For the 2024-25 school year, there are 262 alternative public elementary schools serving 23,594 students in Florida.
The top ranked alternative public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Florida (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Nw 20th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Hope School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2031 Hope School Dr
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32448
(850) 482-9616
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Ami Kids Yes
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Amikids Miami-dade South
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 14 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 - 84. - 8.
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 632 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 20 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 22 students
Rank: #1111.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 5 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Amikids Orlando
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 21 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Beta
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 55 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 20 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Cypress Run Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 193 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 30 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 29 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 21 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 School Rd
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: 5-12
| 56 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 34 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Hope Forest Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 19 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 24 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 78 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 5-12
| 68 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 34 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Lanier-james Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 131 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Liberty Wilderness Crossroads
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Miami Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10855 Sw 84 St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Grades: 6-12
| 54 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: #12 - 3912. - 39.
Pioneer Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Zolfo Springs, FL 33890
(863) 735-2300
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Florida?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Florida include Secondary Student Success Center 802, South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program and Hope School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Florida?
262 alternative public elementary schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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