Public schools in Tavares, FL
7 open public schools with an address in Tavares, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,261
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Tavares public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Tavares, FL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,261 students, an average of 609 per school. The largest campus is Tavares High School (1,458 students), and the largest elementary school is Pinecrest Academy Tavares (972).
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 17.6:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% 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 Tavares
Elementary schools in Tavares
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Academy Tavares Lake · Charter | KG–08 | 972 | 19.4:1 | |
| Tavares Elementary School Lake | PK–05 | 870 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Tavares
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares Middle School Lake | 06–08 | 933 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Tavares
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County Acer Program Lake · Alternative School | 06–12 | 5 | — | |
| Tavares High School Lake | 09–12 | 1,458 | 20.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tavares
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non School PK Lake · Alternative School | PK–PK | 5 | — | |
| Nonschool Exceptional Education Lake · Special Education School | PK–12 | 18 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.4%
- Hispanic26.6%
- Black19.9%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Tavares schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,261 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tavares
How many public schools are in Tavares, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Tavares: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,261 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tavares?
All listed public schools with an address in Tavares 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 Tavares?
Tavares High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tavares, with 1,458 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tavares?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Tavares are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pinecrest Academy Tavares. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tavares schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tavares public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Tavares 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