For the 2024-25 school year, there are 331 public schools serving 255,806 students in Broward County, FL (there are 274 private schools, serving 54,737 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Broward County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL are Somerset Academy Miramar South, Somerset Academy Davie Charter School and Bayview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Broward County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Broward County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Broward County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Miramar South
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3788 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Bayview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1175 Middle River Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 322-5400
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Everglades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2900 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #55.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,183 students
Rank: #77.
Pompano Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Ne 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #88.
Heron Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11010 Nob Hill Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-9150
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,042 students
Rank: #99.
Manatee Bay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19200 Manatee Isles Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-6450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1010.
Embassy Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10905 Se Lake Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 1,266 students
Rank: #1111.
Gator Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1101 Glades Pkwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(754) 323-5850
Grades: PK-5
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1212.
Indian Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #1414.
Broward Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Rank: #1515.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Glades Cir
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,053 students
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1818.
Falcon Cove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4251 Bonaventure Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 2,178 students
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19620 Pines Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 404-7616
Grades: K-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2020.
Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5900 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-6100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #2121.
Park Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10700 Trails End
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-7800
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(754) 322-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,039 students
Rank: #2222.
The Pembroke Pines Florida
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Sw 172nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 499-4244
Grades: K-5
| 699 students
Rank: #2323.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: K-5
| 1,139 students
Rank: #2424.
Somerset Academy Elementary (Miramar Campus)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverglades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7400 Parkside Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-8200
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(754) 322-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,154 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18800 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 703-2294
Grades: K-8
| 1,390 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sheridan Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #2828.
Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11251 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Hollywood, FL 33026
(754) 323-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 353 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Greentree Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6301 Sw 160th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 780-8733
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Rank: #3131.
Hollywood Academy Of Arts And Science Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1705 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #3232.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Grades: 6-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Central Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
777 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 322-5700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 322-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cooper City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5080 Sw 92nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-5200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #3535.
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10801 Pembroke Road
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Hollywood, FL 33025
(954) 450-6990
Grades: K-5
| 1,898 students
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Broward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advantage Academy Of Broward (Closed 2010)
Charter School
10072 W Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Advantage Academy Of Miami D (Closed 2010)
Charter School
10320 Nw 6 St
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(305) 995-1430
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(305) 995-1430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
151 N Nob Hill Rd Ste 315
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 816-3233
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alpha International Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
121 S 24th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 505-7974
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 505-7974
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1701 Nw 23rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 322-2800
Grades: 3-8
| 620 students
Baby Boomers (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
261 Se 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 946-2229
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 946-2229
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Ben Gamla Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2650 Van Buren St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 587-8348
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 587-8348
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Ben Gamla Charter School Hallandale (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6511 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 587-8348
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 587-8348
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Broward Academy Of Math And Science (Closed 2013)
Charter School
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 N Douglas Rd
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 885-4040
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Broward Community Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Broward Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Broward Community Charter West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
11421 Nw 56th Dr
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Pompano Beach, FL 33076
(954) 345-6500
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Broward County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0600 Se 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 321-260
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 321-260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 Sw 71 Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-1300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(754) 321-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broward Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8301 S Palm Dr
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Hollywood, FL 33025
(754) 321-7650
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1400 NW 44th Avenue Coconut
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5620 Nw 27th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2201 Sw 42nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 985-2960
Hollywood, FL 33023
(954) 985-2960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4747 Nw 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 321-1325
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(754) 321-1325
Grades: AE
| n/a students
7501 W Colonial Dr
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 924-8006
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Institute Training (Closed 2023)
Charter School
520 Nw 5th Street
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-5348
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
5420 North State Rd 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 530-3135
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Charter School Of Excellence 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Charter School Of Excellence At Riverland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse09-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 321-2600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse10-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Cse11-10 (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1217 Se 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2997
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Charter School Of Excellence Davie 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2801 N University Dr
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 433-8838
Hollywood, FL 33024
(954) 433-8838
Grades: K-5
| 22 students
Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 1 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Charter School Of Excellence Tamarac 2 (Closed 2018)
Charter School
7595 Nw 61st St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 721-8902
Grades: K-5
| 18 students
Charter Schools Of Excellence Riverland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-0167
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
4747 Nw 14th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 714-1201
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 714-1201
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Broward County, FL include Somerset Academy Miramar South, Somerset Academy Davie Charter School and Bayview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Broward County?
331 public schools are located in Broward County.
What percentage of students in Broward County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Broward County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Broward County?
Broward County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Broward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Broward County include: Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School vs. Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School, Somerset Neighborhood School vs. Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School
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