For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,550 students in 34461, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 714 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 34461, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34461, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Lecanto Primary School and Lecanto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34461 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34461, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34461, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lecanto Primary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lecanto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3810 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2334
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-0303
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Srmi Renaissance Center
Alternative School
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 527-4567
Gr: 4-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34461, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34461, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Lecanto Primary School and Lecanto High School.
How many public schools are located in 34461?
6 public schools are located in 34461.
What percentage of students in 34461 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 34461 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34461?
34461 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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