Serving 918 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinecrest Academy Tavares ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinecrest Academy Tavares ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pinecrest Academy Tavares's student population of 918 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Pinecrest Academy Tavares ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Academy Tavares is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinecrest Academy Tavares's ranking?
Pinecrest Academy Tavares is ranked #569 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinecrest Academy Tavares often compared to?
Pinecrest Academy Tavaresis often viewed alongside schools like Round Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy Tavares?
918 students attend Pinecrest Academy Tavares.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pinecrest Academy Tavares students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinecrest Academy Tavares?
Pinecrest Academy Tavares has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Academy Tavares offer ?
Pinecrest Academy Tavares offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinecrest Academy Tavares part of?
Pinecrest Academy Tavares is part of Lake School District.
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