Public schools in Tamarac, FL
5 open public schools with an address in Tamarac, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,409
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Tamarac public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Tamarac, FL: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,409 students, an average of 882 per school. The largest campus is Renaissance Charter School at University (1,441 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 17.3:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 47% 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 Tamarac
Elementary schools in Tamarac
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 830 | 17.7:1 | |
| Everest Charter School Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 150 | — | |
| Renaissance Charter School at University Broward · Charter | KG–08 | 1,441 | 16.6:1 | |
| Tamarac Elementary School Broward | PK–05 | 553 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Tamarac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy Broward | 06–12 | 1,435 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.8%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black56.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Tamarac schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,409 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tamarac
How many public schools are in Tamarac, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Tamarac: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 4,409 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tamarac?
All listed public schools with an address in Tamarac 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 Tamarac?
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tamarac, with 1,435 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tamarac?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in Tamarac are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Everest Charter School, Renaissance Charter School at University. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tamarac schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tamarac public schools is 17.3:1, 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 Tamarac 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