Clermont is served by Lake County Schools. Six of its district schools earned an A in 2026, including East Ridge High. Next break: Thanksgiving week, Nov. 23-27.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Grades come from the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades; calendar dates from the Lake County School Board’s 2026-27 student calendar (PDF), board-approved Jan. 27, 2025.
Every public school in Clermont, with its zone and report card: Clermont public schools.
Public schools in Clermont are run by Lake County Schools, the countywide district governed by the elected Lake County School Board. Which school your child attends depends on your home address, not your city, so a Clermont address may be zoned to a school in Minneola or Groveland.
Who to call
- Lake County Schools district office: 201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, 352-253-6500, lake.k12.fl.us
- Your school: phone numbers are in the table below
- State report cards for every school: Florida’s school report cards
The 2026-27 calendar: dates still ahead
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 9 | End of the first grading period |
| Monday, Oct. 12 | Teacher workday, no school |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Second grading period begins |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day, no school |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | End of the second grading period |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Jan. 4-5, 2027 | Teacher days, no school |
| Wednesday, Jan. 6 | Classes resume |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day, no school |
| March 5 | Teacher workday, no school |
| March 22-26 | Spring break |
| Friday, April 16 | No school |
| Friday, May 28 | Last day of school |
The district says storm make-up days will be set if needed.
Schools in Clermont and how they rated
Florida grades every public school from A to F each summer, mostly on test scores, learning gains and, for high schools, graduation and college and career courses. These are the 2026 grades for schools with a Clermont address, from the state’s 2026 school grades file. Addresses and phone numbers are from the National Center for Education Statistics school directory.
| School | Address | Phone | 2026 grade | 2025 grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Ridge Elementary | 350 East Ave. | 352-394-6633 | A | A |
| Lost Lake Elementary | 1901 Johns Lake Road | 352-243-2433 | A | B |
| Pine Ridge Elementary | 10245 County Road 561 | 352-242-2223 | A | B |
| Sawgrass Bay Elementary | 16325 Superior Blvd. | 352-243-6110 | B | C |
| Aurelia M. Cole Academy | 301 East Ave. | 352-243-2460 | B | B |
| Lake Pointe Academy | 801 Cagan View Road | District, 352-253-6500 | B | C |
| Windy Hill Middle | 3575 Hancock Road | 352-394-2123 | A | B |
| East Ridge Middle | 13201 Excalibur Road | 352-536-8020 | A | A |
| East Ridge High | 13322 Excalibur Road | 352-242-2080 | A | A |
Two public charter schools in Clermont also earned A’s in 2026: Imagine Schools at South Lake, 2750 Hartwood Marsh Road, and Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, 1250 N. Hancock Road.
How close each school came
East Ridge Middle earned the most points of any Clermont district school, 72% of the possible total. Sawgrass Bay Elementary moved up from a C to a B.
Nearby schools that serve Clermont families
- Lake Minneola High, 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola, 352-394-9600: B in 2026.
- South Lake High, 15600 Silver Eagle Road, Groveland, 352-394-2100: B in 2026.
- Grassy Lake Elementary, 1100 Fosgate Road, Minneola, 352-242-0313: A in 2026.
- Minneola Charter School, 320 E. Pearl St., Minneola, 352-394-2600: A in 2026.
School Board meetings
The Lake County School Board holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month unless otherwise noted, in the Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, 315 W. Main St., Tavares. Workshops are in the board room at the district office. Dates, agendas and video are on the district’s board meetings page. Questions go to the board clerk at 352-253-6500.
Enrolling a new student
Registration, school zone lookups and transportation are handled by the district and each school. Call the school your address is zoned for, or the district office at 352-253-6500, before your first visit. The Florida Department of Education’s school report cards show each school’s test results and enrollment.
What this means for you
- No school Monday, Oct. 12, and a full week off at Thanksgiving.
- Most Clermont district schools earned an A or B this year.
- Check your zoned school by address; a Clermont address can mean a Minneola or Groveland school.
Related: Friday night football, moving to Clermont and parks and trails.
Which schools each part of Clermont is zoned for: Clermont neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Clermont, Florida in?
Lake County Schools, the public school district for all of Lake County. Its offices are at 201 W. Burleigh Blvd. in Tavares, 352-253-6500.
When is Thanksgiving break for Lake County Schools in 2026?
Students are off the whole week, Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27. Winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, and classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027.
When is the last day of school for Lake County Schools in 2027?
Friday, May 28, 2027. Spring break is March 22-26.
Is there school on Monday, Oct. 12, in Lake County?
No. Monday, Oct. 12, is a teacher workday with no students. Classes resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.
What grade did East Ridge High School get?
An A in the state’s 2026 school grades, its second A in a row. East Ridge Middle School also earned an A.
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