Florida is the #5 largest school system in the United States, serving 2,830,604 students across the 4,235 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 2,554 private schools, serving 437,025 students). 87% of all K-12 students in Florida are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Florida is 48%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 52%.
The top ranked public schools in Florida are Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, Pine View School and Doral Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 64% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(FL) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
36%
Black
21%
White
36%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Florida (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-12
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Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Rank: #33.
Doral Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Rank: #55.
Somerset Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Rank: #66.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Rank: #77.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Rank: #88.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Rank: #99.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Rank: #1010.
Neocity Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
195 Neocity Way
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903
Best Florida Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florida?
The top ranked public schools in Florida include Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, Pine View School and Doral Of Technology.
How many public schools are located in Florida?
4,235 public schools are located in Florida.
What percentage of students in Florida go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Florida are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Minority enrollment in Florida is 64% (majority Hispanic)
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