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Best Florida Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 589 charter public elementary schools serving 347,283 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary 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.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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%
Rank: #3030.
Discovery Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2433 Nursery Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 369-6361
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Somerset Academy Bay
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Gr: K-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Western Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12031 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 792-4123
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10444 Tillery Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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