For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,991 students in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Highland Gardens are Ben Gamla Charter School, Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus and Colbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Colbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Plunkett St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-5100
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Alpha International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S 24th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 505-7974
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 505-7974
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnicol Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 27th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-3400
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL include Ben Gamla Charter School, Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus and Colbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood?
the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.