Top 10 Best Florida Alternative Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 368 alternative public schools serving 38,011 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida are Hope School, Camp E-nini Hassee and Esteem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Florida Alternative Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2031 Hope School Dr
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Academic Solutions A
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2000 W Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 572-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Alee Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Aloma High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
495 N Semoran Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 657-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Alternative Center For Education
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Ami Kids Tampa
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1730 Maritime Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Ami Kids Yes
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Amikids Miami-dade South
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1820 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
The At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9502 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10225 Sw 147th Ter
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16520 S Tamiami Trail Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Grades: 5-12
| 47 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13990 Sw 264th St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Miami Youth Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10855 Sw 84 St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Phoenix Of Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Phoenix Of Excellence North
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13301 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Secondary Student Success Center 801
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2349 Nw 175th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 636-6167
Grades: 6-11
| 26 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Nw 20th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Siatech At Gainesville
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #4 - 414. - 41.
Sunfire High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2360 W Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 678-3939
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida include Hope School, Camp E-nini Hassee and Esteem Academy.
How many alternative public schools are located in Florida?
368 alternative public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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