Public schools in Margate, FL
11 open public schools with an address in Margate, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,786
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
5
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Margate public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Margate, FL: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,786 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Margate Elementary School (962 students).
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 16.6:1, similar to 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 5 charter schools, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Margate
Elementary schools in Margate
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic West Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 579 | 15.2:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 684 | 19:1 | |
| Margate Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 962 | 16.6:1 | |
| RISE Academy School of Science and Technology Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 338 | — | |
| West Broward Academy Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 770 | — |
Middle schools in Margate
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 927 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Margate
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend Career Academy Broward · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 215 | — | |
| Atlantic Technical College Broward · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 680 | 11.1:1 | |
| Suned High of North Broward Broward · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 353 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Margate
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Land-Margate Broward | PK–PK | 11 | — | |
| Broward Math and Science Schools Broward · Charter | KG–12 | 267 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic29.8%
- Black55.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Margate schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,786 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Margate
How many public schools are in Margate, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Margate: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,786 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Margate?
All listed public schools with an address in Margate 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 Margate?
Atlantic Technical College reported the largest high-school enrollment in Margate, with 680 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Margate?
Yes. 5 of the 11 public schools in Margate are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ascend Career Academy, Broward Math and Science Schools, RISE Academy School of Science and Technology. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Margate schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Margate public schools is 16.6:1, similar to 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 Margate 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