For the 2025 school year, there are 328 public schools serving 253,198 students in Broward County, FL (there are 266 private schools, serving 54,188 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Broward County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL are Somerset Academy Miramar South, Somerset Academy Davie Charter School and Bayview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broward County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Broward County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Broward County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3788 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1175 Middle River Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #55.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Grades: PK-8
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,232 students
Rank: #77.
Pompano Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Ne 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #88.
Heron Heights Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11010 Nob Hill Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-9150
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,059 students
Rank: #99.
Manatee Bay Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19200 Manatee Isles Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-6450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-6450
Grades: K-5
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1010.
Embassy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10905 Se Lake Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 1,227 students
Rank: #1111.
Gator Run Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Glades Pkwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 1,192 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Trace Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #1414.
Broward Virtual Franchise
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 596 students
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3099 East Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1818.
Falcon Cove Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4251 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 2,199 students
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20801 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2020.
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-6100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2121.
Park Trails Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10700 Trails End
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-7800
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,025 students
Rank: #2222.
The Pembroke Pines Florida
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Sw 172nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Grades: K-5
| 700 students
Rank: #2323.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: K-5
| 1,137 students
Rank: #2424.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverglades Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7400 Parkside Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-8200
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,065 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18800 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Grades: K-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sheridan Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #2828.
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11251 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #3131.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: #3232.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Grades: 6-8
| 1,336 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 322-5700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 322-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cooper City Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5080 Sw 92nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-5200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #3535.
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10801 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Grades: K-5
| 1,904 students
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Broward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10072 W Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10320 Nw 6 St
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(305) 995-1430
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(305) 995-1430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
151 N Nob Hill Rd Ste 315
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Grades: 3-8
| 620 students
Baby Boomers (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
261 Se 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 946-2229
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 946-2229
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Ben Gamla Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2650 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 587-8348
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 587-8348
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6511 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 587-8348
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 587-8348
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 N Douglas Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Broward Community Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Broward Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Broward Community Charter West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Broward County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0600 Se 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 321-260
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 321-260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 Sw 71 Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-1300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broward Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8301 S Palm Dr
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1400 NW 44th Avenue Coconut
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5620 Nw 27th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2201 Sw 42nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 985-2960
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 985-2960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4747 Nw 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 321-1325
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 321-1325
Grades: AE
| n/a students
7501 W Colonial Dr
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
7100 W Oakland Park Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 514-7323
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 514-7323
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Charter School Institute Training (Closed 2023)
Charter School
520 Nw 5th Street
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
5420 North State Rd 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Charter School Of Excellence 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Charter School Of Excellence At Riverland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse09-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 321-2600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse10-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse11-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Davie 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2801 N University Dr
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 433-8838
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 433-8838
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 1 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Charter Schools Of Excellence Riverland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL include Somerset Academy Miramar South, Somerset Academy Davie Charter School and Bayview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Broward County?
328 public schools are located in Broward County.
What percentage of students in Broward County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Broward County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Broward County?
Broward County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Broward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Broward County include: Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School vs. Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School, Somerset Neighborhood School vs. Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
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