Public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Lauderdale Lakes, 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
6,505
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lauderdale Lakes public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,505 students, an average of 1,084 per school. The largest campus is Boyd H. Anderson High School (2,256 students), and the largest elementary school is Central Charter School (1,360).
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 18.2:1, 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, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 57% 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 Lauderdale Lakes
Elementary schools in Lauderdale Lakes
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Charter School Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 1,360 | — | |
| Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 590 | 17.4:1 | |
| Oriole Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 670 | 17.2:1 | |
| Park Lakes Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 903 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lauderdale Lakes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale Lakes Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 726 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Lauderdale Lakes
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd H. Anderson High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,256 | 25.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black86.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lauderdale Lakes schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,505 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lauderdale Lakes
How many public schools are in Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lauderdale Lakes: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 6,505 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lauderdale Lakes?
All listed public schools with an address in Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes?
Boyd H. Anderson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lauderdale Lakes, with 2,256 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lauderdale Lakes?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Lauderdale Lakes are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Central Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lauderdale Lakes schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lauderdale Lakes public schools is 18.2:1, 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 Lauderdale Lakes 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