For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in 34737, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 34737, FL are Lake Success Academy and Lake Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34737 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34737, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34737, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34737, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34737, FL include Lake Success Academy and Lake Hills School.
How many public schools are located in 34737?
2 public schools are located in 34737.
What is the racial composition of students in 34737?
34737 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.