For the 2026 school year, there are 5 vocational public middle schools serving 1,657 students in Florida.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public middle school in Florida is South Tech Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida vocational public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Middle Schools in Florida (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 318-8087
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 318-8087
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Angeline Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
8916 Angeline School Way
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 346-2500
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 346-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
725 Nw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1711
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1711
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public middle schools in Florida?
The top-ranked vocational public middle schools in Florida include South Tech Preparatory Academy.
How many vocational public middle schools are located in Florida?
5 vocational public middle schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida vocational public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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