Best Schools in Lake County, FL
Lake County, FL has 93 public schools (12 high, 9 middle, 44 elementary) serving 53,112 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lake County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake County, FL
The top high schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
2. East Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2604 Students
3. Mt. Dora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1334 Students
4. Lake Minneola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2176 Students
5. South Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2169 Students
6. Umatilla High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
7. Eustis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1368 Students
8. Tavares High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1507 Students
9. Leesburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
10. Alee Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, FL
The top middle schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1182 Students
2. Windy Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1280 Students
3. Umatilla Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
4. Tavares Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students
5. Mt. Dora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
6. Gray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
7. Eustis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
8. Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
9. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, FL
The top elementary schools in Lake County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Lakes Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1006 Students
2. Cypress Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
3. Round Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1194 Students
4. Imagine Schools At South Lake
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1053 Students
5. Minneola Conversion Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1717 Students
6. Pinecrest Academy Tavares
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 812 Students
7. Altoona School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
8. Lost Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1143 Students
9. Grassy Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1209 Students
10. Pine Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 773 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, FL has a total population of 383,956 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lake County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake County, FL
How many schools are in Lake County, FL?
Lake County, FL has 93 public schools: 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, serving 53,112 students in total.
How do schools in Lake County perform on state tests?
On average, 93 schools in Lake County score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lake County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lake County
15 places in Lake County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Clermont (10)
- Eustis (8)
- Leesburg (7)
- Minneola (4)
- Mount Dora (4)
- Tavares (4)
- Groveland (3)
- Umatilla (3)
- Altoona (1)
- Fruitland Park (1)
- Howey In The Hills (1)
- Lady Lake (1)
- Mascotte (1)
- Paisley (1)
- Sorrento (1)
School districts (1)
- Lake (55 schools)