Best Lecanto Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 999 students in Lecanto, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lecanto, FL are Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Crest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lecanto, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lecanto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lecanto, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lecanto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3800 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 W Educational Path
Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 464-6520
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Crest School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 S Panther Pride Dr
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
Gr: 4-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lecanto, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lecanto, FL include Lecanto Middle School, Pace Center For Girls and Crest School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lecanto?
4 public middle schools are located in Lecanto.
What is the racial composition of students in Lecanto?
Lecanto public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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