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Best Florida Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 116 blue ribbon public schools serving 84,155 students in Florida.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Florida are Doral Academy Of Technology, Pine View School and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Gr: 2-12 | 1,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
315 10th St S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
(904) 247-5942
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Gr: 7-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy Miramar South
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 53rd St
Hollywood, FL 33025
(305) 829-2406
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
777 Glades Rd, Bldg 30
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Gr: K-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3788 Davie Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
(954) 584-5528
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Ele
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 E Harrison St
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-5508
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Neocity Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
195 Neocity Way
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Gr: 5-12 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Freedom 7 Elementary School Of International Studies
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 S 4th St
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(321) 868-6610
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Bevis Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3535.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1798 Nw Spanish River Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 989-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Florida?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Florida include Doral Academy Of Technology, Pine View School and Jacksonville Beach Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Florida?
116 blue ribbon public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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