For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,749 students in 33351, FL (there are 7 private schools, serving 865 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 33351, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33351, FL are Welleby Elementary School, Sandpiper Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33351 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33351, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33351, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welleby Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3230 N Nob Hill Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 N Hiatus Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8800 Nw 54th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Nw 103 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Gr: K-8 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-5350
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Westpine Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9393 Nw 50th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-4900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Piper High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Nw 44th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Arc Broward Inc.
Special Education School
10250 Nw 53rd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-9400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-9400
Gr: 12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33351, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33351, FL include Welleby Elementary School, Sandpiper Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33351?
8 public schools are located in 33351.
What percentage of students in 33351 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 33351 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33351?
33351 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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