Public schools in North Lauderdale, FL
10 open public schools with an address in North Lauderdale, 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
5,544
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
5
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of North Lauderdale public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, FL: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,544 students, an average of 554 per school. The largest campus is Silver Lakes Middle School (729 students), and the largest elementary school is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder (708).
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 20.2:1, 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 5 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 72% 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 North Lauderdale
Elementary schools in North Lauderdale
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 636 | 17.7:1 | |
| Imagine Charter School at N Lauderdale Broward · Charter | KG–05 | 416 | — | |
| Morrow Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 512 | 17.7:1 | |
| North Broward Academy of Excellence Broward · Charter | KG–05 | 665 | 19.6:1 | |
| North Lauderdale Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 605 | 20.2:1 | |
| Pinewood Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 551 | 15.7:1 | |
| Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School at North Lauder Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 708 | 33.7:1 |
Middle schools in North Lauderdale
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle Broward · Charter | 06–08 | 373 | 21.9:1 | |
| Silver Lakes Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 729 | 22.4:1 |
High schools in North Lauderdale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderda Broward · Charter | 09–12 | 349 | 58.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.6%
- Hispanic23.1%
- Black70.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 North Lauderdale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,544 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Lauderdale
How many public schools are in North Lauderdale, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in North Lauderdale: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,544 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Lauderdale?
All listed public schools with an address in North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderda reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Lauderdale, with 349 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Lauderdale?
Yes. 5 of the 10 public schools in North Lauderdale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine Charter School at N Lauderdale, North Broward Academy of Excellence, North Broward Academy of Excellence Middle. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Lauderdale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Lauderdale public schools is 20.2:1, 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 North Lauderdale 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