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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Fort Lauderdale at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Broward
254,732 students | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 332 schools -
Hillsborough
224,538 students | TAMPA, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 318 schools -
Pinellas
93,702 students | LARGO, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 168 schools -
Manatee
51,234 students | BRADENTON, FL
Grades PK, K-12 | 83 schools
Reviews From Schools in Fort Lauderdale
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Parent / Guardian
August 16, 2025
I would recommend the toddlers program. All the teacher and supporting staff at this school are amazing.
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Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs School
Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2025
Harbordale is the best! Principal, Mrs. Kashdin does an amazing job with the staff and students. She knows not only ALL the kids names but the families as well. The teachers and support staff are... More
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Harbordale Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2025
Good luck getting staff to respond—emails are read and ignored. Teachers lack ambition; many just came back to work at the same school they attended. How can they inspire big dreams when they never... More
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Cardinal Gibbons High School