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Best Fort Lauderdale Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 39,215 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are Falcon Cove Middle School, Imagine Charter School At Weston and Pioneer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lauderdale, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Lauderdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falcon Cove Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4251 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Glades Cir
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 Sw 90th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Silver Trail Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18300 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Tequesta Trace Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Imagine Schools Plantation Campus
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8200 Peters Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6301 Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Gr: K-8 | 1,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Indian Ridge Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1355 S Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 323-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,833 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Charter School At University
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8399 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 414-0996
Gr: K-8 | 1,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Nova Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3602 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 323-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Nw 103 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Gr: K-8 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 Nw 29th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 390-0971
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Sw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Sunrise Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Ne 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Franklin Academy F
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Sw 207th Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 315-0770
Gr: K-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Renaissance Charter School At Tradition
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(772) 236-2180
Gr: K-8 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5803 Nw 94th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(754) 322-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 1,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10038 W Mcnab Rd, #1004
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines High School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Sw 207th Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 315-0770
Gr: 6-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Wingate Oaks Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Nw 33rd Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-6850
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Westpine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9393 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Bair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Nw 21st Mnr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322
(754) 322-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4515 State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Gr: K-8 | 1,360 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
New River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Riverland Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(754) 323-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,566 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2828.
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #2929.
Renaissance Charter School At Plantation
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 556-9700
Gr: K-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Parkway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Nw 5th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-4000
Gr: 4-8 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
William Dandy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Nw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Plantation Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 322-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
James S. Rickards Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Ne 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Eagles Nest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Gr: K-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Lauderdale Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3911 Nw 30th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 322-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Advantage Academy Of Broward (Closed 2010)
10072 W Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences (Closed 2016)
151 N Nob Hill Rd Ste 315
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Arthur Robert Ashe Center (Closed 2018)
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Gr: AE
Arthur Robert Ashe, Junior Middle School (Closed 2014)
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
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
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Broward Academy Of Math And Science (Closed 2013)
4300 North University Dr
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
Broward Fire (Closed 2013)
2600 Sw 71 Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-1300
Cannon Point (Inactive 0702) (Closed 2004)
5620 Nw 27th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Castle Annex (Closed 2018)
4747 Nw 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 321-1325
Gr: AE
Championship Academy Of Distinction High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Charter School Institute Training Center Annex (Closed 2004)
Charter School
5420 North State Rd 7
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
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
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
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
Charter School Of Excellence Cse10-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
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
Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 1 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7595 Nw 61st St
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
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
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Circle Site-primary Learning Center Elementary (s (Closed 2023)
4747 Nw 14th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 714-1201
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Community School North (Closed 2023)
1300 Sw 32nd Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7606
Community School North (Fort Lauderdale School) (Closed 2018)
1619 Ne 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 321-1325
Gr: AE
Community School South (Closed 2023)
1300 Sw 32nd Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-5146
Dayspring Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 797-1400
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Downtown Academy Of Technology & Arts (Closed 2010)
101 Se 3 Ave
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
Eagle Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 343-9960
Gr: 6-12
Empowerment Academy (Closed 2011)
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Excelsior Charter Of Broward (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2099 W. Prospect Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 701-1192
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning Miami (Closed 2011)
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning-miami (Closed 2011)
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Florida Virtual Academy At Broward County (Closed 2013)
110 Se 6th St 15 Fl, 15th Fl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 898-0677
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Franklin Academy A (Closed 2013)
2359 Sw 27th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 465-5163
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include Falcon Cove Middle School, Imagine Charter School At Weston and Pioneer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Lauderdale?
44 public middle schools are located in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fort Lauderdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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