Best elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 184Bayview Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 530 students
- 280Virginia Shuman Young Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 609 students
- 379Floranada Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 719 students
- 479Harbordale Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 561Renaissance Charter School at TraditionFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 1,144 students
- 658Sunland Park AcademyFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 353 students
- 755College Preparatory Academy at Wellen ParkFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary44% Free/reduced-price lunch · 409 students
- 851Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 693 students
- 950Bennett Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 1049Riverland Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1147Croissant Park Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 682 students
- 1243New Life Charter AcademyFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 110 students
- 1342Stephen Foster Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 1442Charter School of ExcellenceFort Lauderdale · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 164 students
- 1539Rock Island Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 1638Dillard Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 556 students
- 1738North Side Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 266 students
- 1837Westwood Heights Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 1932Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 2025North Fork Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 2118Walker Elementary SchoolFort Lauderdale · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 408 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayview Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.1 Top 10% | 88% Math proficiency | 530 |
| 2 | Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.9 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 609 |
| 3 | Floranada Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 719 |
| 4 | Harbordale Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 5 | Renaissance Charter School at Tradition Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 61.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,144 |
| 6 | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 353 |
| 7 | College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 54.6 Top 50% | 44% Free/reduced-price lunch | 409 |
| 8 | Meadowbrook Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 693 |
| 9 | Bennett Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 10 | Riverland Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.9 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 11 | Croissant Park Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 682 |
| 12 | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 110 |
| 13 | Stephen Foster Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 14 | Charter School of Excellence Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 164 |
| 15 | Rock Island Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 16 | Dillard Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 556 |
| 17 | North Side Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 18 | Westwood Heights Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 19 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 20 | North Fork Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 21 | Walker Elementary School Fort Lauderdale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 408 |
Bayview Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale with a Success Index (US) of 84.1. Of the 21 schools shown, 17 are public, 4 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida elementary 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 elementary school in Fort Lauderdale?
Bayview Elementary School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida ranks first among elementary schools in Fort Lauderdale with a Success Index (US) of 84.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 530).
How are elementary 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.