Approximately 47% of public school students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2025-26).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida is Burns Science And Technology Charter School, Ascend Career Academy, and Alpha Charter Of Excellence, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Florida (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Alpha Charter Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
1217 Sw Fourth St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 624-3717
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 624-3717
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Ascend Career Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5251 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-4555
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 978-4555
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Becoming Collegiate Academy
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-4
5258-03 Norwood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 465-2799
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 465-2799
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Boys Town
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
975 Oklahoma St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4515 State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Citrus Health Sipp/crisis
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
6406 E Chelsea St
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Tampa, FL 33610
(844) 702-3123
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Here's Help
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Kissimmee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2850 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-1400
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-1400
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
302 E. Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
11051 Nw State Road 20
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Miami Bridge North
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
2810 Nw S Riv Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Miami Bridge South
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
326 Nw 3rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Reading: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
St. Johns County Jail (Djj)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
765 East St. Johns Ave
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
St. Peter's Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
4250 38th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 562-1963
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 562-1963
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Rank: #1 - 411. - 41.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1211 S Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Florida average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 47%% for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The best top-ranked public schools in Florida include Alpha Charter Of Excellence, Ascend Career Academy and Becoming Collegiate Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida is Ascend Career Academy, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Alpha Charter Of Excellence, with a value of 100%.
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