Charter schools in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale has 7 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 5,207 students. Of these, 5 offer elementary grades, 3 middle grades, and 3 high school grades. The median school has 19.1 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 7
- Reported students
- 5,207
- Median students per teacher
- 19.1
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 7 of 7 schools; student–teacher ratios for 6; format for 7. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Fort Lauderdale
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School of ExcellenceElementaryBroward | K–5 | 164 | 23.4 | In person |
| College Preparatory Academy at Wellen ParkElementaryMiddleSarasota | K–7 | 409 | 16.4 | In person |
| Lakewood Ranch Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleHighManatee | K–12 | 1,369 | 17.8 | In person |
| New Life Charter AcademyElementaryBroward | K–5 | 110 | — | In person |
| Renaissance Charter School at TraditionElementaryMiddleSt. Lucie | K–8 | 1,144 | 17.6 | In person |
| Tradition Preparatory High SchoolHighSt. Lucie | 9–12 | 956 | 20.3 | In person |
| Winthrop College Prep AcademyHighHillsborough | 9–12 | 1,055 | 40.6 | In person |
About this Fort Lauderdale charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Fort Lauderdale
How many charter schools are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Fort Lauderdale has 7 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 5,207 students across 7 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Fort Lauderdale?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Fort Lauderdale?
The data identifies 5 schools offering elementary grades, 3 offering middle grades, and 3 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Fort Lauderdale?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.