Public schools in Pompano Beach, FL
23 open public schools with an address in Pompano Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,845
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
8 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Pompano Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Pompano Beach, FL: 14 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,845 students, an average of 558 per school. The largest campus is Blanche Ely High School (1,877 students), and the largest elementary school is Cypress Elementary School (733).
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 4 charter schools, 8 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% 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 Pompano Beach
Elementary schools in Pompano Beach
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Drew Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 420 | 20:1 | |
| Cresthaven Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 421 | 15:1 | |
| Cypress Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 733 | 16.8:1 | |
| Innovation Charter School Broward · Charter | KG–05 | 406 | 15:1 | |
| McNab Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 538 | 17.6:1 | |
| Norcrest Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 678 | 18.3:1 | |
| Palmview Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 523 | 18:1 | |
| Park Ridge Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 549 | 20.3:1 | |
| Pompano Beach Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 462 | 17.1:1 | |
| Robert C. Markham Elementary Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 523 | 18:1 | |
| Sanders Park Elementary School Broward · Magnet | PK–05 | 413 | 15.9:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Pompano Elementary Broward · Charter | KG–05 | 152 | 30.4:1 | |
| Somerset Pines Academy Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 447 | 23.5:1 | |
| Tedder Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 597 | 19.4:1 |
Middle schools in Pompano Beach
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 925 | 21.5:1 | |
| Pompano Beach Middle School Broward · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,087 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Pompano Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews High School Broward · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 376 | 53.7:1 | |
| Blanche Ely High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,877 | 23.5:1 | |
| Pompano Beach High School Broward · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,322 | 24.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pompano Beach
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Broward · Special Education School | KG–12 | 152 | 6.1:1 | |
| Broward Children's Center North Broward | PK–12 | 22 | — | |
| Cross Creek School Broward · Special Education School | KG–12 | 72 | 4.5:1 | |
| Cypress Run Alternative Center Broward · Alternative School | KG–12 | 150 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black50%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Pompano Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,845 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pompano Beach
How many public schools are in Pompano Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Pompano Beach: 14 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 12,845 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pompano Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach?
Blanche Ely High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pompano Beach, with 1,877 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pompano Beach?
Yes. 4 of the 23 public schools in Pompano Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Andrews High School, Innovation Charter School, Somerset Academy Pompano Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pompano Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach 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