For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,196 students in 33028, FL (there are , serving 156 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 33028, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33028, FL are Silver Palms Elementary School, Walter C. Young Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33028 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33028, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33028, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Palms Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1209 Nw 155th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-7450
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Walter C. Young Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Nw 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-4570
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Nw 136 Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-6400
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Charles W Flanagan High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Taft St
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-0650
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(754) 323-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33028, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33028, FL include Silver Palms Elementary School, Walter C. Young Middle School and Lakeside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33028?
4 public schools are located in 33028.
What percentage of students in 33028 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 33028 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33028?
33028 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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