The most improved public schools in Florida are South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, Atlantic Montessori Charter School and Pinecrest Creek Charter.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1,021
2,813
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,343
Most Improved Public Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2813
(from 3,336 to 523)
(from 3,336 to 523)
Grades: 6-12
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1968
(from 2,416 to 448)
(from 2,416 to 448)
Grades: K-3
9893 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 263-2700
Hollywood, FL 33024
(754) 263-2700
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Creek Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1742
(from 2,420 to 678)
(from 2,420 to 678)
Grades: K-5
1100 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Rank: #44.
Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1602
(from 3,583 to 1,981)
(from 3,583 to 1,981)
Grades: K-5
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 412-6968
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 412-6968
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: K-12
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: 6-12
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Rank: #77.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1566
(from 2,737 to 1,171)
(from 2,737 to 1,171)
Grades: PK-5
5101 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Rank: #88.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1523
(from 2,323 to 800)
(from 2,323 to 800)
Grades: K-8
10038-10044 W. Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Rank: #99.
Sunland Park Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 2,675 to 1,169)
(from 2,675 to 1,169)
Grades: PK-3
919 Nw 13th Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-8550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-8550
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1464
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
Grades: 3-12
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Rank: #1111.
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1448
(from 1,959 to 511)
(from 1,959 to 511)
Grades: 9-12
5780 Nw 158th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Rank: #1212.
Hibiscus Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1420
(from 3,255 to 1,835)
(from 3,255 to 1,835)
Grades: PK-5
18701 Nw 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33169
(305) 652-3018
Miami, FL 33169
(305) 652-3018
Rank: #1313.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1401
(from 3,446 to 2,045)
(from 3,446 to 2,045)
Grades: K-8
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Rank: #1414.
Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1349
(from 2,703 to 1,354)
(from 2,703 to 1,354)
Grades: 9-12
604 Nw 12 Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Rank: #1515.
Palmview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1322
(from 2,872 to 1,550)
(from 2,872 to 1,550)
Grades: PK-5
2601 Ne 1st Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-7600
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-7600
Rank: #1616.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1287
(from 2,024 to 737)
(from 2,024 to 737)
Grades: PK-8
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy Kendall
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1282
(from 1,457 to 175)
(from 1,457 to 175)
Grades: K-5
9790 Sw 107 Ct
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 924-2554
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 924-2554
Rank: #1818.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1263
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
Grades: 2-12
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Rank: #1919.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1240
(from 1,828 to 588)
(from 1,828 to 588)
Grades: 9-12
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Rank: #2020.
Orange Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1211
(from 3,290 to 2,079)
(from 3,290 to 2,079)
Grades: PK-5
621 S Texas Ave
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 296-6480
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 296-6480
Rank: #2121.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1204
(from 1,627 to 423)
(from 1,627 to 423)
Grades: 6-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #2222.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1172
(from 3,438 to 2,266)
(from 3,438 to 2,266)
Grades: PK-8
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Rank: #2323.
Natural Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1161
(from 2,464 to 1,303)
(from 2,464 to 1,303)
Grades: PK-5
1650 Ne 141st St
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 891-8649
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 891-8649
Rank: #2424.
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1137
(from 2,416 to 1,279)
(from 2,416 to 1,279)
Grades: 9-12
103 East Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Rank: #2525.
Goulds Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1117
(from 2,721 to 1,604)
(from 2,721 to 1,604)
Grades: PK-5
23555 Sw 112th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 257-4400
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 257-4400
Rank: #2626.
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1110
(from 2,545 to 1,435)
(from 2,545 to 1,435)
Grades: K-8
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Rank: #2727.
Panacea Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1089
(from 2,043 to 954)
(from 2,043 to 954)
Grades: K-5
201 N University Dr
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 341-5550
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 341-5550
Rank: #2828.
Avocado Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1077
(from 2,512 to 1,435)
(from 2,512 to 1,435)
Grades: PK-3
16969 Sw 294th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4942
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4942
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1064
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mater Academy East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1061
(from 1,457 to 396)
(from 1,457 to 396)
Grades: K-5
450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 324-4667
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 324-4667
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1061
(from 1,861 to 800)
(from 1,861 to 800)
Grades: PK-8
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Rank: #3232.
Hudson Primary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1049
(from 3,081 to 2,032)
(from 3,081 to 2,032)
Grades: PK-5
14302 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4700
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4700
Rank: #3333.
Cresthaven Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1047
(from 3,010 to 1,963)
(from 3,010 to 1,963)
Grades: PK-5
801 Ne 25th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-6000
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(754) 322-6000
Rank: #3434.
Itechthomas A Edison Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1045
(from 2,880 to 1,835)
(from 2,880 to 1,835)
Grades: 9-12
6101 Nw 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 762-5000
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 762-5000
Rank: #3535.
Ramblewood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1021
(from 2,589 to 1,568)
(from 2,589 to 1,568)
Grades: PK-5
8950 Shadow Wood Blvd
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754) 322-8150
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(754) 322-8150
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