Education
Schools in South Florida
Three large public school districts plus a wealth of magnet, charter, and private options.
Public school districts
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Florida’s largest district, with a huge network of magnet, choice, and career programs across the county.
Broward County Public Schools
A large district with an extensive menu of magnet and career academies, plus a mix of suburban and urban schools.
School District of Palm Beach County
A broad district with strong choice programs, career academies, and a large number of traditional and specialty schools.
Notable schools to know
A sample of standout public, magnet, and private schools across the region.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach
An acclaimed arts magnet with elite academic and arts programs.
Ransom Everglades School
Coconut Grove, Miami-Dade
A prestigious independent college-prep school on Biscayne Bay.
Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH)
Miami, Miami-Dade
A top-ranked design magnet known for nationally competitive academics.
Pine Crest School
Fort Lauderdale, Broward
A nationally recognized independent college-prep school.
MAST Academy
Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade
A maritime and science magnet high school consistently ranked among Florida’s best.
The Benjamin School
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach
A leading independent school in northern Palm Beach County.
Gulliver Preparatory School
Pinecrest, Miami-Dade
A well-known independent school with strong academics and athletics.
Cypress Bay High School
Weston, Broward
A large, high-performing public high school serving Weston families.
School ratings and data are approximate and provided for general guidance. Always verify enrollment boundaries, availability, and current performance with the school or district directly.