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Best Florida Charter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 749 charter public schools serving 404,795 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public schools in Florida are Doral Academy Of Technology, Somerset Academy Miramar South and Somerset Academy Davie Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
University Academy Sabl Inc
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 481-4410
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14012 Old Highway 50
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 223-4482
Gr: PK-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7775
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-venice
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8000 S Tamiami Trl
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1124 Lake Parker Ave N
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 413-0003
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Choices In Learning Charter
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 302-1005
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Gr: 10-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Palmetto Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1607 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 723-3711
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public schools in Florida?
The top-ranked charter public schools in Florida include Doral Academy Of Technology, Somerset Academy Miramar South and Somerset Academy Davie Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in Florida?
750 charter public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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