Best 33023 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,505 students in 33023, FL (there are 8 private schools, serving 811 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 33023, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33023, FL are Somerset Academy East Preparatory, Pembroke Pines Elementary School and Miramar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33023 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33023, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33023, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy East Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 S State Road 7
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 987-7890
Gr: K-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Pembroke Pines Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Sw 9th St
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Miramar Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6831 Sw 26th St
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7737 Lasalle Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Sw 48th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Annabel C. Perry Pk-8
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6850 Sw 34th St
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-7050
Gr: PK-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Watkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Sw 52nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Fairway Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7850 Fairway Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 323-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33023, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33023?
9 public schools are located in 33023.
What percentage of students in 33023 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 33023 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33023?
33023 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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