FL's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Several Florida schools are among the best public high schools in the country, according to a Monday report released by Niche.

The 2026 Best Public High Schools in America ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools nationwide.

Niche said its rankings, now in the 11th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that it also includes input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities.

Florida’s top 50 public high schools are:

1. Pine View School, Osprey
2. Rising Leaders Academy, Panama City
3. A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School, Boca Raton
4. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, West Palm Beach
5. School for Advanced Studies, Homestead
6. NeoCity Academy, Kissimmee
7. Stanton College Preparatory, Jacksonville
8. Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach
9. School for Advanced Studies - North, Miami
10. School for Advanced Studies - South, Miami
11. School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson, Miami
12. The College Academy at Broward College, Davie
13. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg
14. McFatter Technical High School, Davie
15. MAST@FIU - Biscayne Bay Campus, North Miami
16. West Shore Junior/Senior High School, Melbourne
17. Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School, Orlando
18. Archimedean Upper Conservatory (AUC), Miami
19. Pompano Beach High School, Pompano Beach
20. Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami
21. Florida State University School, Tallahassee
22. iPrep Academy, Miami
23. Mast Academy, Key Biscayne
24. Edgewood Junior/Senior High School, Merritt Island
25. Cypress Bay High School, Weston
26. Terra Environmental Research Institute, Miami
27. Naples Classical Academy, Naples
28. State College of Florida Collegiate School, Bradenton
29. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas, Tarpon Springs
30. Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Jacksonville
31. Young Women's Preparatory Academy, Miami
32. Ponte Vedra High School, Ponte Vedra
33. Spanish River Community High School, Boca Raton
34. Don Soffer Aventura High School, Aventura
35. Palm Beach Virtual School, Palm Beach Gardens
36. Design & Architecture Senior High School, Miami
37. Sheridan Technical Center - High School, Hollywood
38. Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, Hialeah
39. West Boca Raton High School, Boca Raton
40. Cooper City High School, Cooper City
41. Doral Academy Charter High School, Doral
42. International Studies Preparatory Academy, Coral Gables
43. New World School of the Arts, Miami
44. Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, Niceville
45. School for Advanced Studies, Doral
46. Plant High School, Tampa
47. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School - Lee Campus, Fort Myers
48. City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School, Pembroke Pines
49. Broward Virtual School, Coconut Creek
50. Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School, Tampa

According to Niche, the top five public high schools in America are:

1. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
2. The Davidson Academy (Nevada)
3. Massachusetts Academy for Math & Science
4. South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
5. Stuyvesant High School (New York)

“Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make," Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a news release. “Our K-12 rankings bring together rigorous data and real experiences from students, parents and educators. This gives families the clarity to choose schools where their children can succeed academically, thrive socially, and build a strong foundation for their future."