The 15 public schools on Clermont's list: addresses, grades, enrollment, 2026 Florida school grades and zones. Lake County Schools: 352-253-6500.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Sources: Lake County Schools and its school locations and zone map data, Lake County’s city limits and address points, the Florida Department of Education’s school directory and 2026 school grades, the federal NCES school directory and the NCES Private School Universe Survey.
Every public school in Clermont is run by Lake County Schools, the countywide district, not by the city. Attendance zones do not follow city limits. Of the 28,475 address points Lake County lists inside the city, about 64% are zoned for East Ridge High, 23% for Lake Minneola High in Minneola and 12% for South Lake High in Groveland, on the district’s 2025 zone maps. Several schools with a Clermont mailing address sit outside the city, in unincorporated Lake County; each school’s page says where it actually is.
Find your school
- Zone maps: Lake County Schools’ high, middle and elementary zone map data
- Confirm your zone, enroll and ask about buses: Lake County Schools, 352-253-6500, 201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares
- By neighborhood: our neighborhoods guide shows the zoned schools for 10 areas in and around the city
The list below has every district school with a Clermont mailing address in the state and federal directories, the two district high schools outside the city whose zones reach into it, and the public charter schools with a Clermont address. Enrollment is the federal count for 2024-25. The grade is Florida’s 2026 school grade with the share of possible points, from the state’s grades file; each grade links to the school’s state report card. Tables are in alphabetical order.
High schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students, 2024-25 | 2026 grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | 13322 Excalibur Road, Clermont | 9-12 | 2,683 | A (67%) | high zones |
| Lake Minneola High School | 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola | 9-12 | 2,309 | B (63%) | high zones |
| Lincoln Park Education Center | 680 E. Highland Ave., Clermont | 9-12 | 71 | Not graded; report card | None; alternative school |
| South Lake High School | 15600 Silver Eagle Road, Groveland | 9-12 | 2,137 | B (62%) | high zones |
Middle schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students, 2024-25 | 2026 grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge Middle School | 13201 Excalibur Road, Clermont | 6-8 | 1,089 | A (72%) | middle zones |
| Windy Hill Middle School | 3575 Hancock Road, Clermont | 6-8 | 1,017 | A (67%) | middle zones |
Aurelia M. Cole Academy, below, is also the middle school for its zone. A K-8 school in Minneola, Minneola Horizon Academy, is zoned for 2,144 of the city’s address points; it earned an A (66%) in 2026.
Elementary and K-8 schools
| School | Address | Grades | Students, 2024-25 | 2026 grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelia M. Cole Academy | 150 Pitt St., Clermont | Pre-K to 8 | 1,500 | B (64%) | elementary zones |
| Cypress Ridge Elementary School | 350 East Ave., Clermont | Pre-K to 5 | 567 | A (70%) | None; school lottery |
| Lake Pointe Academy | 801 Cagan View Road, Clermont | Pre-K to 8 | 985 | B (62%) | elementary zones |
| Lost Lake Elementary School | 1901 Johns Lake Road, Clermont | Pre-K to 5 | 997 | A (65%) | elementary zones |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | 10245 County Road 561, Clermont | Pre-K to 5 | 690 | A (65%) | elementary zones |
| Sawgrass Bay Elementary School | 16325 Superior Blvd., Clermont | Pre-K to 5 | 853 | B (58%) | elementary zones |
Grassy Lake Elementary, 1100 Fosgate Road in Minneola, is zoned for 3,625 of the city’s address points; it earned an A (65%) in 2026. Cypress Ridge Elementary has no zone; families apply through the school’s lottery.
Charter schools
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools sponsored by the district and run by their own governing boards. They have no zones; each runs its own application and lottery, explained on its page.
| School | Address | Grades | Students, 2024-25 | 2026 grade | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imagine Schools at South Lake | 2750 Hartwood Marsh Road, Clermont | K-8 | 1,064 | A (74%) | None; lottery |
| Pinecrest Academy Four Corners | 1100 S. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont | K-8 | 583 | A (65%) | None; apply to the school |
| Pinecrest Lakes Prep | 1250 N. Hancock Road, Clermont | 6-12 | 262 | A (79%) | None; apply to the school |
Pinecrest Lakes Prep is listed by the state as Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy. Pinecrest Lakes Academy, a pre-K to 8 charter school at 14012 Old Highway 50, is in ZIP 34711 but has a Minneola address in the state and federal directories; it earned an A (84%) in 2026.
Enrollment by school
Federal counts for the 2024-25 school year, from the NCES Common Core of Data. Together the 15 schools had 16,807 students.
Private schools
The NCES Private School Universe Survey for 2023-24 lists eight private schools with a Clermont address:
- Abels Academy, 350 Acceptance Way, pre-K to grade 9, 72 students (website)
- Applied Behavior Edu and Lifeskills Academy, 350 Acceptance Way, pre-K to grade 9, 72 students (federal listing)
- Believers Christian Academy, 20180 U.S. 27 N., kindergarten to grade 12, 29 students (federal listing)
- Citrus Heights Academy, 101 S. Grand Highway, kindergarten to grade 12, 64 students (federal listing)
- Dreamplex Therapeutic School, 2400 S. U.S. 27, Suite 2104A, kindergarten to grade 8, 31 students (federal listing)
- Family Christian Center School, 2500 S. U.S. 27, kindergarten to grade 12, 583 students (federal listing)
- South Lake Montessori School, 983 W. DeSoto St., pre-K to grade 7, 63 students (federal listing)
- The Key to Learning, 10726 Libby Number 3 Road, kindergarten to grade 12, 150 students (website)
More
The district calendar, School Board meetings and enrollment steps are in our Clermont schools guide. Which schools serve 10 areas in and around the city is in our neighborhoods guide. High school results are on our scoreboard.
Frequently asked questions
Which school district serves Clermont, Florida?
Lake County Schools runs every traditional public school in Clermont; the city does not run schools. The district’s main line is 352-253-6500.
Which high schools serve Clermont?
Three district high schools have zones inside the city: East Ridge High (about 64% of the city’s address points), Lake Minneola High in Minneola (about 23%) and South Lake High in Groveland (about 12%).
How do I find which school my Clermont address is zoned for?
Check the address on Lake County Schools’ zone maps and confirm with the district at 352-253-6500. Zones do not follow city limits, so a Clermont address can be zoned for a school in Minneola or Groveland.
How many public schools are on the Clermont list?
Fifteen: 10 district schools with a Clermont mailing address, one of them an alternative school, the two district high schools outside the city whose zones reach into it, and three public charter schools.
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