Public schools in Lauderhill, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Lauderhill, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,693
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lauderhill public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Lauderhill, FL: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,693 students, an average of 669 per school. The largest campus is Piper High School (2,201 students), and the largest elementary school is Royal Palm Elementary School (704).
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 17.9:1, 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, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
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 Lauderhill
Elementary schools in Lauderhill
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Estates Early Learning and Resource Center Broward · Magnet | PK–03 | 220 | 14.7:1 | |
| Castle Hill Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 548 | 19.6:1 | |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 385 | 16:1 | |
| Endeavour Primary Learning Center Broward | PK–03 | 317 | 18.6:1 | |
| Larkdale Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 399 | 15.3:1 | |
| Royal Palm Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 704 | 18.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lauderhill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Middle School Broward · Magnet | 04–08 | 883 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Lauderhill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderhill 6-12 Broward · Magnet | 06–12 | 716 | 16.7:1 | |
| Piper High School Broward | 09–12 | 2,201 | 23.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lauderhill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Nest Charter Academy Broward · Charter | KG–12 | 320 | 106.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black84.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Lauderhill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,693 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lauderhill
How many public schools are in Lauderhill, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Lauderhill: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,693 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lauderhill?
All listed public schools with an address in Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill?
Piper High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lauderhill, with 2,201 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lauderhill?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Lauderhill are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Eagles Nest Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lauderhill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lauderhill public schools is 17.9:1, 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 Lauderhill 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