For the 2026-27 school year, there are 146 public preschools serving 88,066 students in Broward County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Broward County, FL are Everglades Elementary School, Heron Heights Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broward County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Broward County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Broward County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
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 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
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 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
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 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Floranada Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5251 Ne 14th Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-6350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Sw 116th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(754) 323-5900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(754) 323-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Sunset Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18400 Sw 25th St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7650
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Harbordale Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Se 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 323-6050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 323-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11500 Westview Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-6300
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Silver Palms Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1209 Nw 155th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-7450
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Country Isles Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Country Isles Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2121.
Fox Trail Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 S Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 323-5800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 323-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,099 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2222.
Sawgrass Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12655 Nw 8th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(754) 322-8500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(754) 322-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Park Springs Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Nw 66th Ter
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-7750
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Dolphin Bay Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16450 Miramar Pkwy
Hollywood, FL 33027
(754) 323-8000
Hollywood, FL 33027
(754) 323-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Country Hills Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10550 Westview Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-5950
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-5950
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11450 Riverside Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754) 322-8250
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754) 322-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Silver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9100 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-7500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Mcnab Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Se 9th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-7050
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Chapel Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19595 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-5000
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Tropical Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Sw 66th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Winston Park Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4000 Winston Park Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
(754) 322-9000
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
(754) 322-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12405 Royal Palm Blvd
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(754) 322-8900
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(754) 322-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Coral Cove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Sw 148th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33027
(754) 323-7950
Hollywood, FL 33027
(754) 323-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Silver Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 Sw 173rd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7400
Hollywood, FL 33029
(754) 323-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Welleby Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3230 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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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
5620 Nw 27th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
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%
Charter School Institute Training Center Annex (Closed 2004)
Charter School
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 (Closed)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 preschools in Broward County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Broward County, FL include Everglades Elementary School, Heron Heights Elementary School and Eagle Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Broward County?
150 public preschools are located in Broward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Broward County?
Broward County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Broward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Broward County include: Tradewinds Elementary School vs. Winston Park Elementary School, Robert C. Markham Elementary School vs. Charles Drew Elementary School, Collins Elementary School vs. Dania Elementary School
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