For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,092 students in 33351, FL (there are , serving 949 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 33351, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33351, FL are Discovery Elementary School, Franklin Academy Sunrise and Welleby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33351 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33351, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33351, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Welleby Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3230 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 N Hiatus Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-5350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Westpine Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9393 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-4900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Piper High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Nw 44th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arc Broward Inc.
Special Education School
10250 Nw 53rd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-9400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-9400
Grades: 12
| 83 students
33351, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 414-5767
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 414-5767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North University High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4800 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-4483
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-4483
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33351, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33351, FL include Discovery Elementary School, Franklin Academy Sunrise and Welleby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33351?
8 public schools are located in 33351.
What percentage of students in 33351 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 33351 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33351?
33351 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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