October 15, 2025

46 Schools Across BCPS Earn Prestigious “Schools of Excellence” Designation from the Florida Department of Education

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce that 46 schools across the District have been designated as Schools of Excellence for the 2024/25 school year by the Florida Department of Education. This elite recognition places these schools among the top-performing institutions in the state, showcasing the District’s unwavering commitment to achievement.

The Schools of Excellence program, established by the Florida Legislature in 2017, is designed to recognize schools that demonstrate sustained academic success. To qualify, a school must rank in the 80th percentile or higher within its grade-level group for at least two of the last three academic years, based on the state’s rigorous school grade calculation. Benefits of the designation include increased school autonomy and priority in state funding opportunities.

Congratulations to BCPS Schools of Excellence:

Elementary Schools

  • Bayview Elementary School
  • Central Park Elementary School
  • Chapel Trail Elementary School
  • Cooper City Elementary School
  • Coral Cove Elementary School
  • Country Isles Elementary School
  • Country Hills Elementary School
  • Dolphin Bay Elementary School
  • Eagle Point Elementary School
  • Eagle Ridge Elementary School
  • Embassy Creek Elementary School
  • Everglades Elementary School
  • Floranada Elementary School
  • Fox Trail Elementary School
  • Gator Run Elementary School
  • Griffin Elementary School
  • Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
  • Heron Heights Elementary School
  • Hollywood Park Elementary School
  • Indian Trace Elementary School
  • Lakeside Elementary School
  • Manatee Bay Elementary School
  • Park Springs Elementary School
  • Park Trails Elementary School
  • Pembroke Lakes Elementary School
  • Riverglades Elementary School
  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Silver Palms Elementary School
  • Sunset Lakes Elementary School
  • Virginia Shuman Young Montessori

Middle Schools

  • Falcon Cove Middle School
  • Pioneer Middle School
  • Tequesta Trace Middle School
  • Westglades Middle School

High Schools

  • Atlantic Technical High School
  • College Academy at Broward College
  • Cooper City High School
  • Cypress Bay High School
  • Fort Lauderdale High School
  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
  • McFatter Technical High School
  • Pompano Beach High School
  • Sheridan Technical High School
  • West Broward High School

Combination Schools

  • Beachside Montessori Village
  • Broward Virtual School
                                                  

“We are immensely proud of our students, teachers, administrators and staff whose hard work and commitment paved the way for this School of Excellence recognition,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “This significant achievement reflects the dedication of our educators and the support of our families and community partners, reaffirming our commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences for every student.”

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ABOUT BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

“Educating all students to reach their highest potential.” 

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is a proud “A” rated District, serving as the sixth-largest school district in the nation and the second largest in the state of Florida. As Florida’s first fully accredited school system since 1962, BCPS educates more than 236,600 students and approximately 125,000 adult learners across 239 schools, centers and technical colleges, and 86 charter schools. BCPS supports a diverse student population representing 174 different countries and speaking 157 languages. To connect with BCPS, visit browardschools.com, follow us on “X”  @browardschools, on Facebook at facebook.com/browardschools, on Instagram @browardschoolsofficial, on YouTube at youtube.com/browardschoolsvideos and download the free BCPS mobile app at browardschools.com/MobileApp.

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