The City of Tavares is home to six schools.
- Tavares Elementary School (Kindergarten-5th grade) 720 E. Clifford Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Tavares Middle School (Grades 6-8) 1335 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778
- Tavares High School (Grades 9-12) 603 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778
- Liberty Christian Preparatory School (Preschool-12th grade) 2451 Dora Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778
- Pinecrest Academy Tavares (Kindergarten-6th grade beginning in 2021 adding a grade higher every year eventually to 12th grade) 2550 Huffstetler Drive, Tavares, FL 32778
- Lake Technical College Institute of Public Safety1565 Lane Park Cutoff, Tavares, FL 32778
- Correctional Officer (BRTP)
- Crossover From Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer
- Crossover From Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer
- Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Combined
- Florida Law Enforcement Academy
- Law Enforcement
- Lake County Criminal Justice Selection Center
- Public Safety Telecommunication
Lake County School Board Headquarters 201 West Burleigh Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778
Lake Technical College 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726
Lake-Sumter State College 9501 U.S. HIGHWAY 441, Leesburg, FL 34788