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Best Florida Charter Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 252 charter public high schools serving 151,320 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public high schools in Florida are True North Classical Academy, Seaside Neighborhood School and Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Florida charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City/pembroke Pines Charter High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public High Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Doral Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Clark Advanced Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 419-5751
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Tatonka Ter
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Gr: PK-12 | 4,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Gr: PK-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Mason Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3073 Horseshoe Dr S, Ste 104
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 227-2838
Gr: K-12 | 1,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Don Soffer Aventura Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3151 Ne 213 St
Miami, FL 33180
(786) 481-3032
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Gr: PK-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Gr: K-12 | 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15250 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Gr: 6-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
International Studies Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Legacy High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 2,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Berkley Accelerated
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Gr: 6-10 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Marco Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 San Marco Rd
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 393-5133
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 481-8163
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3434.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6162 Minton Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Gr: K-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3535.
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7905 Nw 53rd St
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 513-3013
Gr: 6-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many charter public high schools are located in Florida?
253 charter public high schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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