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Top-rated high schools in South Florida

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There are many highly rated schools in Florida. Indeed, the state has been rated the 3rd best state in the United States when it comes to education, with pre K-12 schools, in particular, ranked at 27.

South Florida has some of the best private schools in America in addition to some very highly rated public schools. Below are some of the best in each category.

Private

  1. David Posnack Jewish Day SchoolDavie, FL

    The David Posnack School is widely considered to be the best college preparatory institution for K-12 students. While the school is focused on sports activities, it offers academic programs in Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pre-Engineering, Music, Theater, Robotics, French, and many more. This is one of the best Jewish schools in South Florida.

  2. Pine Crest School Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Pine Crest school boasts an impressive 100% graduation rate and an average SAT score of 1370. The school has 2,630 students at a ratio of 1 teacher to every 5 students. Approximately 99% of Pine Crest students enroll in a four-year college course after graduation. Tuition fees are $31,030 for the highest available grade.
  3. NSU UniversityDavie, FL
    The school understands what true learning means as it employs critical learning strategies that go beyond traditional teaching methods. This approach guarantees personalized learning within a standardized environment. The school focuses on helping students discover their strengths and then nurtures these talents to fruition.

Public

  1. Mast AcademyMiami, FL

    Mast Academy is considered one of the best magnet high schools in the region. It has a teacher ratio of 20:1 and a population of 1,418 students in Grades 6 to 12. This school is also known for its ability to inculcate good study habits in their students.

  2. School for Advanced StudiesMiami, FL
    This high school offers both an associate degree and a high school diploma. It has 233 students on its register. Fantastic curriculum and development programs make it one of the best public schools in America. They also help students choose colleges that are in line with their career aspirations.
  3. Western High SchoolDavie, FL
    This institution caters to Grades 9 to 12 students and is part of Broward County Public Schools, FL. With over 2,400 students in a conducive learning environment, the school employs highly committed teachers focused on providing the best education to their students and encouraging them to be the best in their fields. The academic programs also promote art and culture with accomplished graduates attesting to the merit of the programs. The school also provides counseling and mentorship for students before they apply for college.

These are some of the best schools in Florida and they’re part of the perks of living in South Florida. If you’re keen on raising well-educated, accomplished kids, this is the place you may well consider moving to.

To learn about your housing options here, let me and my team help you with that. I am Connie Cabral, and you can get in touch with us at 305.776.0899 or send us an email at Connie(at)ConnieCabral(dotted)com.

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