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Best Lake County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 22,752 students in Lake County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Cypress Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-6633
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Round Lake Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31333 Round Lake Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 385-4399
Gr: PK-8 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Minneola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 E Pearl St
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 1,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Lost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Grassy Lake Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Fosgate Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 242-0313
Gr: PK-5 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
The Villages Elementary Of Lady Lake School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
695 Rolling Acres Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 751-0111
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Sorrento Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24605 Wallick Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 385-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Seminole Springs Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26200 W Huff Rd
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 589-1117
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Treadway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10619 Treadway School Rd
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 742-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Umatilla Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Lake St
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Mascotte Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 Midway Ave
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 429-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Tavares Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 E Clifford St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-2861
Gr: PK-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Eustis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
714 E Citrus Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2779
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16325 Superior Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 243-6110
Gr: PK-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Spring Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44440 Spring Creek Rd
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 669-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Fruitland Park Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 W Fountain St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
(352) 787-2693
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Pointe Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Cagan View Rd
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Eustis Heights Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 W Taylor Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-2447
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Beverly Shores Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-4175
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Eudora Rd
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-6176
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2424.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Leesburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2229 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 365-6308
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Parkwood Ave
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Aurelia M. Cole Academy
301 East Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 243-2460
Gr: PK-8 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Non School Pk
Alternative School
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6780
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
3101 Schoolview St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, FL include Pinecrest Lakes Academy, Cypress Ridge Elementary School and Round Lake Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
30 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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