For the 2025 school year, there are 135 public schools serving 110,522 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL (there are , serving 33,454 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL are Somerset Academy Davie Charter School, Bayview Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lauderdale, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fort Lauderdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy Davie 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: #22.
Bayview Elementary 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: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #33.
Everglades Elementary 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
| 884 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Point Elementary 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
| 1,232 students
Rank: #55.
Manatee Bay Elementary 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: K-5
| 1,043 students
Rank: #66.
Gator Run Elementary 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
| 1,192 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Trace Elementary 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
| 706 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3099 East Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 659-3600
Grades: K-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #1010.
Falcon Cove Middle 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
| 2,199 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawkes Bluff Elementary 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
| 700 students
Rank: #1212.
Greentree Preparatory 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
| 282 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central Park Elementary 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
| 770 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Cooper City Elementary 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
| 757 students
Rank: #1515.
Harbordale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Se 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 323-6050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(754) 323-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1616.
Floranada Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5251 Ne 14th Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-6350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(754) 322-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #1717.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 S Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(954) 423-9704
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Sw 90th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-4100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,463 students
Rank: #1919.
Griffin Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 Sw 116th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(754) 323-5900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(754) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2020.
Cypress Bay High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18600 Vista Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-0350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(754) 323-0350
Grades: 9-12
| 4,632 students
Rank: #2121.
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Ne 11th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(754) 322-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #2222.
Cooper City High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9401 Stirling Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-0200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,307 students
Rank: #2323.
Country Isles Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Country Isles Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #2424.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #2525.
Tequesta Trace Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Indian Trce
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-4400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
(754) 323-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,421 students
Rank: #2626.
Silver Trail Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18300 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-4300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(754) 323-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #2727.
Fox Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 S Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 323-5800
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(754) 323-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,089 students
Rank: #2828.
Imagine Schools Plantation Campus
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8200 Peters Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
(954) 358-4200
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #2929.
Sawgrass Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12655 Nw 8th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(754) 322-8500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325
(754) 322-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #3030.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10038-10044 W. Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #3131.
Silver Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Sw 36th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-7500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(754) 323-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 904 students
Rank: #3232.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Nw 54th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #3333.
Tropical Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Sw 66th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #3434.
Franklin Academy Cooper City
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 Flamingo Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(954) 780-5533
Grades: K-8
| 1,318 students
Rank: #3535.
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Nw 103 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Grades: K-8
| 1,376 students
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10072 W Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 726-5227
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
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
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
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
5620 Nw 27th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 717-8630
Grades: n/a
| 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
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 249-9525
Grades: 9-12
| 150 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 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
1300 Sw 32nd Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7606
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7606
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1619 Ne 4th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 321-1325
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(754) 321-1325
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1300 Sw 32nd Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-5146
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-5146
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dayspring Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3550 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 797-1400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 797-1400
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
101 Se 3 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 767-0403
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 767-0403
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Downtown Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4364 Nw 103 Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eagle Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3020 Nw 33rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 343-9960
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 343-9960
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Excelsior Charter Of Broward (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2099 W. Prospect Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 701-1192
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(754) 701-1192
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 East Broward Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(813) 480-0701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
110 Se 6th St 15 Fl, 15th Fl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 898-0677
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(386) 898-0677
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
2359 Sw 27th Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 465-5163
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 465-5163
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 Glades Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL include Somerset Academy Davie Charter School, Bayview Elementary School and Everglades Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Lauderdale?
135 public schools are located in Fort Lauderdale.
What percentage of students in Fort Lauderdale go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Fort Lauderdale are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Lauderdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Lauderdale 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, Park Lakes Elementary School vs. Central Charter School
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