For the 2025 school year, there are 328 public schools serving 253,198 students in Broward County, FL (there are 267 private schools, serving 54,201 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 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Broward County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 91% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Gr: PK-8 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Heron Heights Elementary School
(Math: 87% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,059 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,232 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Manatee Bay Elementary School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 1,043 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Embassy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10905 Se Lake Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 1,227 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20801 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Atlantic Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Broward Virtual Franchise
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Pompano Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Falcon Cove Middle School
(Math: 82% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 2,199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9893 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 263-2700
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 263-2700
Gr: K-3 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 82% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 1,061 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
The Pembroke Pines Florida
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Sw 172nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Gr: K-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2121.
Indian Trace Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Park Trails Elementary School
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Gr: 6-8 | 1,336 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: K-5 | 1,137 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2626.
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10801 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Gr: K-5 | 1,904 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2550 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2828.
Riverglades Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 1,065 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3030.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3232.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
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
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3434.
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11251 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Broward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
151 N Nob Hill Rd Ste 315
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Gr: AE
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Gr: 3-8 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
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
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
1800 N Douglas Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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
Broward Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8301 S Palm Dr
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Gr: 7-12
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Gr: K-6
1400 NW 44th Avenue Coconut
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Gr: K-12
7501 W Colonial Dr
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 96%
7100 W Oakland Park Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 514-7323
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 514-7323
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Charter School Institute Training (Closed 2023)
Charter School
520 Nw 5th Street
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Gr: K-6 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 99%
5420 North State Rd 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: K-5 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
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
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
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
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
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
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: K-5 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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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