For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,221 students in 33317, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33317, FL are Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33317 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33317, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33317, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tropical Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Sw 66th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Plantation Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Sw 54th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Peters Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Nw 68th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Plantation Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Nw 42nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 322-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Sw 46th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 323-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1790 Sw 43rd Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 584-8000
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 91%
33317, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Prodigy Center For Youth Development And Academic Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
601 S State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 321-2296
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33317, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33317, FL include Tropical Elementary School, Plantation Park Elementary School and Peters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33317?
6 public preschools are located in 33317.
What is the racial composition of students in 33317?
33317 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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