Public schools in Clermont, FL
12 open public schools with an address in Clermont, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,290
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Clermont public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Clermont, FL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,290 students, an average of 1,024 per school. The largest campus is East Ridge High School (2,683 students), and the largest elementary school is Aurelia M. Cole Academy (1,500).
Every listed school belongs to Lake. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clermont
Elementary schools in Clermont
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia M. Cole Academy Lake | PK–08 | 1,500 | 17.2:1 | |
| Cypress Ridge Elementary School Lake · Magnet | PK–05 | 567 | 15.1:1 | |
| Imagine Schools at South Lake Lake · Charter | KG–08 | 1,064 | 17.4:1 | |
| Lake Pointe Academy Lake | PK–08 | 985 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lost Lake Elementary School Lake | PK–05 | 997 | 15.3:1 | |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Lake | PK–05 | 690 | 15:1 | |
| Pinecrest Academy Four Corners Lake · Charter | KG–08 | 583 | 22.4:1 | |
| Sawgrass Bay Elementary School Lake | PK–05 | 853 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Clermont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge Middle School Lake | 06–08 | 1,089 | 18.8:1 | |
| Windy Hill Middle School Lake | 06–08 | 1,017 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Clermont
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School Lake | 09–12 | 2,683 | 22.6:1 | |
| Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy Lake · Charter | 06–12 | 262 | 52.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic37.1%
- Black13.7%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Clermont schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,290 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clermont
How many public schools are in Clermont, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Clermont: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 12,290 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clermont?
All listed public schools with an address in Clermont belong to Lake. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Clermont?
East Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clermont, with 2,683 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clermont?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Clermont are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine Schools at South Lake, Pinecrest Academy Four Corners, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clermont schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clermont public schools is 17.3:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clermont guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities