For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,991 students in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Ben Gamla Charter School North Campus
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2620 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 342-4064
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Colbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Plunkett St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-5100
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mcnicol Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 27th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-3400
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Gardens, Hollywood?
5 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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