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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Florida (2026)

The most improved public schools in Florida are Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Hive Preparatory School and Cutler Bay Senior High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 1,532 2,961 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,969

Most Improved Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +2961
(from 2,997 to 36)
Grades: 9-12
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Rank: #22.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2824
(from 2,938 to 114)
Grades: K-8
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Rank: #33.
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2713
(from 3,052 to 339)
Grades: 9-12
8601 Sw 212th St
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 235-1581
Rank: #44.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2641
(from 2,936 to 295)
Grades: 9-12
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Rank: #55.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2635
(from 2,735 to 100)
Grades: K-8
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Rank: #66.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2611
(from 3,257 to 646)
Grades: K-8
970-984 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 325-1001
Rank: #77.
Steinhatchee School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2369
(from 2,473 to 104)
Grades: PK-5
1209 Se 1st Ave
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
(352) 498-3304
Rank: #88.
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2254
(from 3,030 to 776)
Grades: K-12
1907 Michigan Ave
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Rank: #99.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2212
(from 2,900 to 688)
Grades: PK-8
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Rank: #1010.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2181
(from 2,318 to 137)
Grades: 7-12
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Rank: #1111.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2116
(from 3,111 to 995)
Grades: 6-8
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Rank: #1212.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2104
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #1313.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2079
(from 2,855 to 776)
Grades: 9-12
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Rank: #1414.
Rcma Immokalee Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2059
(from 2,868 to 809)
Grades: K-8
123 N 4th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 867-3220
Rank: #1515.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2005
(from 2,089 to 84)
Grades: 6-8
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Rank: #1616.
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south Homestead
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1862
(from 2,457 to 595)
Grades: K-5
300 Se 1st Dr
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 245-6108
Rank: #1717.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1853
(from 2,519 to 666)
Grades: PK-12
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #1818.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1768
(from 3,179 to 1,411)
Grades: 9-12
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Rank: #1919.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1764
(from 2,128 to 364)
Grades: 6-8
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Rank: #2020.
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1747
(from 3,082 to 1,335)
Grades: K-5
102 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 347-4160
Rank: #2121.
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1719
(from 2,574 to 855)
Grades: K-8
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Rank: #2222.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1694
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
Grades: 6-12
1300 Sw 3oth Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #2323.
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1686
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
Grades: 1-12
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Rank: #2424.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1639
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1636
(from 1,755 to 119)
Grades: PK-5
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1636
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Rank: #2727.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1635
(from 2,865 to 1,230)
Grades: PK-5
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Rank: #2828.
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1596
(from 2,195 to 599)
Grades: K-8
6101 Nw 31st St
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 968-7977
Rank: #2929.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1589
(from 2,067 to 478)
Grades: PK-5
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Rank: #3030.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1588
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #3131.
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1586
(from 3,020 to 1,434)
Grades: 9-12
14901 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 559-8583
Rank: #3232.
Downtown Miami Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1545
(from 2,919 to 1,374)
Grades: K-5
305 Nw 3rd Ave
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 579-2112
Rank: #3333.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1539
(from 2,473 to 934)
Grades: PK-5
5101 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Rank: #3434.
Sebastian Charter Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1535
(from 1,790 to 255)
Grades: 6-8
782 Wave St
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-8838
Rank: #3535.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
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