For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,083 students in 33317, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL are Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tropical Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Sw 66th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Plantation Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Sw 54th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Peters Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Seminole Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Sw 16th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Plantation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Nw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Sw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-7250
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sw 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33317, FL include Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33317?
7 public elementary schools are located in 33317.
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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