For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,221 students in 33317, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33317, FL are Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Plantation Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Sw 54th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Peters Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Plantation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Nw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sw 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1790 Sw 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 91%
33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prodigy Center For Youth Development And Academic Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
601 S State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33317, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33317, FL include Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33317?
6 public preschools are located in 33317.
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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