Best charter schools in Fort Lauderdale (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 161Renaissance Charter School at TraditionFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 1,144 students
- 255College Preparatory Academy at Wellen ParkFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary44% Free/reduced-price lunch · 409 students
- 353Winthrop College Prep AcademyFort Lauderdale · Charter High26.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,055 students
- 451Tradition Preparatory High SchoolFort Lauderdale · Charter High36.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 956 students
- 543New Life Charter AcademyFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 110 students
- 642Charter School of ExcellenceFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 164 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renaissance Charter School at Tradition Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 61.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 2 | College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 54.6 Top 50% | 44% Free/reduced-price lunch | 409 |
| 3 | Winthrop College Prep Academy Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 53.4 Top 50% | 26.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,055 |
| 4 | Tradition Preparatory High School Fort Lauderdale · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 51.1 Top 50% | 36.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 956 |
| 5 | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 110 |
| 6 | Charter School of Excellence Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 164 |
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition in Fort Lauderdale leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Fort Lauderdale with a Success Index (US) of 61.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida charter schools rankings, every school on the Fort Lauderdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Fort Lauderdale?
Renaissance Charter School at Tradition in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ranks first among charter schools in Fort Lauderdale with a Success Index (US) of 61.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,144).
How are charter schools in Fort Lauderdale ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.