For the 2025 school year, there are 135 public schools serving 110,522 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL (there are 142 private schools, serving 33,459 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are Somerset Academy Davie Charter School, Bayview Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lauderdale, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fort Lauderdale 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 Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Sw 90th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,463 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Cypress Bay High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18600 Vista Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-0350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-0350
Gr: 9-12 | 4,632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 1,089 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 2,153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 877 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Silver Trail Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18300 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-4300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,249 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2727.
Tequesta Trace Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-4400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Imagine Schools Plantation Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 Peters Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Gr: K-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Cooper City High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9401 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-0200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 784 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Gr: K-8 | 1,318 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 N Hiatus Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Sw 39th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-6650
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-6650
Gr: K-5 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 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%
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
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
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%
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 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%
4747 Nw 14th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 714-1201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 714-1201
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1619 Ne 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 321-1325
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 321-1325
Gr: AE
Dayspring Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 797-1400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 797-1400
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 89%
101 Se 3 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 767-0403
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 767-0403
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Downtown Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4364 Nw 103 Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Eagle Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 343-9960
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 343-9960
Gr: 6-12
Excelsior Charter Of Broward (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2099 W. Prospect Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 701-1192
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 701-1192
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
110 Se 6th St 15 Fl, 15th Fl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 898-0677
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 898-0677
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
2500 Glades Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include Somerset Academy Davie Charter School, Bayview Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Lauderdale?
135 public schools are located in Fort Lauderdale.
What percentage of students in Fort Lauderdale go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Lauderdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Lauderdale 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, Park Lakes Elementary School vs. Central Charter School
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