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Best Florida Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 40,994 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 middle schools in Florida are Doral Academy Of Technology, Pine View School and West Shore Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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%
Rank: #1919.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Gr: 7-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2424.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2525.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 201:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
City/pembroke Pines Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18500 Pembroke Rd
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 443-4847
Gr: 6-8 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Mater Academy East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 324-4667
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Academir Charter School West
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Gr: K-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Verde K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3300 N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Avalon Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13914 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 207-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Gr: PK-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Florida?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Florida include Doral Academy Of Technology, Pine View School and West Shore Junior/senior High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Florida?
44 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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