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Best Florida Charter Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 453 charter public middle schools serving 294,380 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Florida are Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
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%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1123 Hospital Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 833-3321
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Seminole Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3580 N Us Highway 17-92
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(407) 864-8296
Gr: K-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3232.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12601 Somerset Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33027
(305) 829-2406
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Imagine Charter School At Weston
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Glades Cir
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
(954) 659-3600
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Minority enrollment: 91%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Florida?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Florida include Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Florida?
454 charter public middle schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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