For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in Lecanto, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lecanto, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Lecanto Primary School and Pace Center For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lecanto, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lecanto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lecanto, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cypress Creek Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2855 W Woodland Ridge Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-3091
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lecanto, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2804 W Marc Knighton Ct
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-7300
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 45%
3612 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0900
Gr: 8-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 23%
3238 South Lecanto Hwy
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 621-1090
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lecanto, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lecanto, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Lecanto Primary School and Pace Center For Girls.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lecanto?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lecanto.
What is the racial composition of students in Lecanto?
Lecanto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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