FloridaBroward CountyFort Lauderdale

Best Schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Compare 35 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

35
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
23,316
Total Students
Across Fort Lauderdale
18.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
35 schools found

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 2,260 students at Fort Lauderdale High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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Charter School Of Excellence
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1217 Se 3Rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
0
Rating
Students
164
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fort Lauderdale High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1600 Ne 4Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
0
Rating
Students
2,260
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wingate Oaks Center
publichighPK-12
1211 Nw 33Rd Ter, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
90
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
William Dandy Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2400 Nw 26Th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
620
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Fork Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
101 Nw 15Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
publichighK-12
1251 Sw 42Nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
0
Rating
Students
39
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
101 Ne 11Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
0
Rating
Students
609
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
800 Nw 13Th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
publichighGrade 6-12
700 Sw 26Th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
0
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephen Foster Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3471 Sw 22Nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
0
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Broward Detention Center
publichighGrade 6-12
222 Nw 22Nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
78
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rock Island Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2350 Nw 19Th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
0
Rating
Students
468
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New Life Charter Academy
charter schoolelementaryK-5
3550 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
0
Rating
Students
110
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Winthrop College Prep Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
800 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
0
Rating
Students
1,055
Student-Teacher
39:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy
publichighK-12
800 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
0
Rating
Students
1,369
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
College Preparatory Academy At Wellen Park
publicmiddleK-7
6278 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Renaissance Charter School At Tradition
charter schoolmiddleK-8
6245 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
0
Rating
Students
1,144
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tradition Preparatory High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
800 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
0
Rating
Students
956
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harbordale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
900 Se 15Th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
0
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riverland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2600 Sw 11Th Ct, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
0
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is home to 35 schools serving over 23,316 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

There are 35 schools in Fort Lauderdale, serving 23,316 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Fort Lauderdale?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Fort Lauderdale?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Fort Lauderdale is 18.2:1.