Top 10 Best Florida Public Schools (2024)

Florida is the #5 largest school system in the United States, serving 2,830,721 students across the 4,235 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 2,556 private schools, serving 436,998 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%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Florida (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-12
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Rank: #33.
Doral Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Rank: #44.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Rank: #55.
Somerset Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Rank: #66.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-8
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Rank: #77.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Rank: #88.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Rank: #99.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Rank: #1010.
Neocity Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
195 Neocity Way
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903

Best Florida Public Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
67
30,473
59%
9
4,969
20%
49
26,197
35%
11
2,879
34%
112
72,497
41%
330
255,826
82%
26
16,400
33%
28
15,691
22%
50
37,979
41%
76
47,692
67%
19
9,923
38%
12
4,568
65%
8
2,123
16%
212
130,481
68%
68
37,368
55%
13
13,131
41%
17
4,709
96%
7
1,930
23%
11
4,941
70%
20
15,085
75%
31
23,404
40%
23
12,246
59%
310
226,413
68%
9
2,801
12%
20
6,437
42%
61
45,429
52%
119
97,264
64%
60
34,949
62%
15
5,485
31%
12
2,370
58%
79
50,243
56%
62
42,678
54%
34
18,459
45%
563
336,493
93%
24
8,851
56%
20
12,380
21%
51
32,340
35%
282
218,720
74%
74
66,125
79%
236
189,789
71%
102
78,834
42%
154
95,365
48%
170
113,760
65%
19
9,835
48%
62
43,894
39%
75
62,901
55%
60
48,516
29%
51
43,482
71%
12
8,912
37%
13
5,864
40%
10
2,752
36%
6
2,367
22%
90
62,665
45%
15
5,061
19%
24
11,066
28%

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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