Public schools in Lake Mary, FL
11 open public schools with an address in Lake Mary, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,686
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
2 virtual
An overview of Lake Mary public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,686 students, an average of 699 per school. The largest campus is Lake Mary High School (2,714 students), and the largest elementary school is Lake Mary Elementary School (881).
Every listed school belongs to Seminole. 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 15.6:1, lower than 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 2 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% 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 Lake Mary
Elementary schools in Lake Mary
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 685 | 15.6:1 | |
| Heathrow Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 713 | 15.6:1 | |
| Lake Mary Elementary School Seminole | PK–05 | 881 | 14.8:1 | |
| Ucp Seminole Child Development Seminole · Charter · Alternative School | PK–02 | 144 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Lake Mary
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Lakes Middle School Seminole | 06–08 | 858 | 16.7:1 | |
| Markham Woods Middle School Seminole | 06–08 | 900 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in Lake Mary
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mary High School Seminole | 09–12 | 2,714 | 21.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lake Mary
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Seminole County Virtual School Seminole · Virtual | KG–12 | 210 | 4.5:1 | |
| A Seminole County Virtual School Seminole · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Endeavor School Seminole · Alternative School | KG–12 | 34 | 3.4:1 | |
| Seminole Science Charter School Seminole · Charter | KG–09 | 547 | 18.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.1%
- Hispanic30.9%
- Black12.2%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Lake Mary schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,686 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lake Mary
How many public schools are in Lake Mary, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Lake Mary: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 7,686 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lake Mary?
All listed public schools with an address in Lake Mary belong to Seminole. 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 Lake Mary?
Lake Mary High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lake Mary, with 2,714 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lake Mary?
Yes. 2 of the 11 public schools in Lake Mary are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Seminole Science Charter School, Ucp Seminole Child Development. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lake Mary schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lake Mary public schools is 15.6:1, lower than 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 Lake Mary 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