For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,223 students in 33317, FL (there are , serving 2,251 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 33317, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33317, FL are Mcfatter Technical College, Tropical Elementary School and Plantation Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Plantation Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Sw 54th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Peters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,068 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
Plantation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Nw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #88.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sw 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
South Plantation High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Paladin Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-1950
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-1950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,292 students
Rank: n/an/a
1790 Sw 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Grades: PK
| 34 students
33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prodigy Center For Youth Development And Academic Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
601 S State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33317, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33317, FL include Mcfatter Technical College, Tropical Elementary School and Plantation Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33317?
10 public schools are located in 33317.
What percentage of students in 33317 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 33317 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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