Elementary Schools in Lake

The Lake County, Florida area is home to 30 diverse elementary schools, serving students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools include a mix of public, public charter, and public magnet institutions, each with its own unique strengths and challenges.

Among the standout schools in the region are Round Lake Elementary School, a public charter school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional student performance on state assessments. Another high-performing institution is Pinecrest Lakes Academy, a public charter school that ranks in the top 46 elementary schools in the state. Additionally, Cypress Ridge Elementary School, a public magnet school, is a standout, ranking in the top 158 elementary schools in Florida.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing schools in the Lake region. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the proficiency rate at Round Lake Elementary (80%) is over 50 percentage points higher than the rate at Leesburg Elementary (27%). Additionally, the schools with the lowest free and reduced lunch rates, such as Cypress Ridge Elementary and Pinecrest Lakes Academy, tend to have the highest proficiency rates, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. The data also highlights the importance of school choice, as the high-performing public charter schools in the region are able to outperform their traditional public school counterparts.