For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,591 students in 33351, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33351, FL are Discovery Elementary School, Franklin Academy Sunrise and Welleby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33351 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33351, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33351, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8800 Nw 54th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Academy Sunrise
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Nw 103 Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 206-0850
Grades: K-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #33.
Welleby Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 N Hiatus Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(754) 322-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Banyan Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Westpine Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
33351, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 461-6466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Downtown Elementary Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4364 Nw 103 Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 609-8883
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(305) 995-1429
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4300 North University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 414-5767
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 414-5767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North University High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4800 N University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-4483
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33351
(954) 746-4483
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33351, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33351, FL include Discovery Elementary School, Franklin Academy Sunrise and Welleby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33351?
6 public elementary schools are located in 33351.
What is the racial composition of students in 33351?
33351 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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