For the 2025 school year, there are 384 alternative public schools serving 44,077 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida are Secondary Student Success Center 802, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program and Hope School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Amikids Miami-dade South
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1820 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Turner/guilford/knight
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Sw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1414.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Amikids Orlando
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1461 S Lake Pleasant Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4449 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 833-3012
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Cypress Run Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Nw 30 Av
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(754) 321-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(754) 321-6500
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10225 Sw 147th Ter
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46821 Jane Lane
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Paisley, FL 32767
(352) 717-3680
Grades: 3-12
| 1 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Grades: 5-12
| 56 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Grades: 1-12
| 79 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Lanier-james Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Nw 7th Ct
Hallandale, FL 33009
(754) 321-7350
Hallandale, FL 33009
(754) 321-7350
Grades: 1-12
| 127 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29841 Sw Liberty Wilderness Ca
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Hosford, FL 32334
(850) 379-8344
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Sw 264th St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-7200
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-7200
Grades: 1-12
| 85 students
Rank: #15 - 4615. - 46.
Miami Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Florida include Secondary Student Success Center 802, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program and Hope School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Florida?
384 alternative public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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