For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 918 students in 32778, FL.
The top ranked public charter school in 32778, FL is Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 32778 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in 32778, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32778, FL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 Huffstetler Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 508-7610
Grades: K-8
| 918 students
32778, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
0201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-651
Grades: PK
| 23 students
201 W Burleigh Boulevard
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 32778, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 32778, FL include Pinecrest Academy Tavares.
How many public charter schools are located in 32778?
1 public charter schools are located in 32778.
What is the racial composition of students in 32778?
32778 public charter schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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