Public schools in Cooper City, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Cooper City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,519
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Cooper City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cooper City, FL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,519 students, an average of 1,253 per school. The largest campus is Cooper City High School (2,399 students), and the largest elementary school is Renaissance at Cooper City (1,213).
Every listed school belongs to Broward. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 27% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cooper City
Elementary schools in Cooper City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper City Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 742 | 16.5:1 | |
| Embassy Creek Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 1,156 | 19.4:1 | |
| Griffin Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 556 | 15.4:1 | |
| Renaissance at Cooper City Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 1,213 | 19.5:1 |
Middle schools in Cooper City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle School Broward | 06–08 | 1,453 | 22.5:1 |
High schools in Cooper City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper City High School Broward | 09–12 | 2,399 | 25.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.8%
- Hispanic44.1%
- Black7.5%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cooper City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,519 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cooper City
How many public schools are in Cooper City, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cooper City: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,519 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cooper City?
All listed public schools with an address in Cooper City belong to Broward. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cooper City?
Cooper City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cooper City, with 2,399 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cooper City?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Cooper City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance at Cooper City. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cooper City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cooper City public schools is 19.5:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cooper City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities