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Best Alternative Public Schools in Florida (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Florida Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 330 alternative public schools serving 41,749 students in Florida.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Florida are Hope School, Secondary Student Success Center 802 and Alee Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Turner/guilford/knight
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Sw 26th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
(754) 321-7550
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Gr: 7-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Sw 3oth Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Camp E-nini Hassee
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7027 E Stagecoach Tr
Floral City, FL 34436
(888) 726-3883
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Flagler Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1549
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Gr: 6-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10225 Sw 147th Ter
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-1044
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
260 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Osceola Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #12 - 2612. - 26.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13990 Sw 264th St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-7200
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Here's Help
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Naples Area Teenage Parenting
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Titan Way
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-1642
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Okaloosa Regional Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Florida?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Florida include Hope School, Secondary Student Success Center 802 and Alee Academy Charter School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Florida?
330 alternative public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida alternative public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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