Public schools in Plantation, FL
12 open public schools with an address in Plantation, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,701
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Plantation public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Plantation, FL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,701 students, an average of 892 per school. The largest campus is South Plantation High School (2,303 students), and the largest elementary school is Renaissance Charter School at Plantation (933).
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 17.6:1, 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 2 charter schools, 4 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 44% 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 Plantation
Elementary schools in Plantation
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 800 | 18.6:1 | |
| Imagine Schools Plantation Campus Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 441 | 17:1 | |
| Mirror Lake Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 639 | 14.5:1 | |
| Peters Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 504 | 16.8:1 | |
| Plantation Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 550 | 14.9:1 | |
| Plantation Park Elementary Broward | PK–05 | 492 | 17.6:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at Plantation Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 933 | 17.6:1 | |
| Tropical Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 791 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Plantation
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 538 | 21.5:1 | |
| Seminole Middle School Broward | 06–08 | 1,014 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Plantation
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,696 | 24.6:1 | |
| South Plantation High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,303 | 25:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.6%
- Hispanic27.6%
- Black49.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Plantation schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,701 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plantation
How many public schools are in Plantation, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Plantation: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 10,701 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plantation?
All listed public schools with an address in Plantation 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 Plantation?
South Plantation High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plantation, with 2,303 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plantation?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Plantation are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine Schools Plantation Campus, Renaissance Charter School at Plantation. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plantation schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plantation public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Plantation 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