Best Public Elementary Schools in 33317 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) (2025-26)

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Best 33317 Florida Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,298 students in 33317, FL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL are Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 33317 have an score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33317, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Tropical Elementary School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
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1500 Sw 66th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750

Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Plantation Park Elementary School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
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875 Sw 54th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150

Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #33.

Peters Elementary School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
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851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900

Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #44.

Seminole Middle School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
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6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200

Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #55.

Plantation Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
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651 Nw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000

Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Pine Ridge Alternative Center

Alternative School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
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1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250

Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Rank: #77.

Meadowbrook Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
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2300 Sw 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500

Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33317 Florida

33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL include Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 33317?

7 public elementary schools are located in 33317.

What is the racial composition of students in 33317?

33317 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).