Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 33334

This analysis examines three elementary schools in zip code 33334, serving grades PK through 5 in the Broward County Public School District, covering parts of Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Floranada Elementary School is the standout performer in this area, ranking in the 86th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. It achieves the highest test scores, with average math proficiency at 81.7% and average English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 75%, both well above district and state averages. Floranada also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 17.6%, compared to the district average of 33.6%. In contrast, Oakland Park Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school at the 48th percentile (2 stars), but it shows remarkable improvement, jumping 33 percentile points over the past three years. Oakland Park spends the most per student ($15,122) and has the smallest class sizes (15.5:1 student-teacher ratio), yet it struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism (37.1%) and lowest test scores. North Andrews Gardens Elementary School sits in the middle with a 3-star rating and 64th percentile ranking, showing strong 5th-grade science proficiency (71%) but a higher student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

A key takeaway is that spending does not guarantee performance: Oakland Park invests the most but achieves the least, while Floranada excels with moderate spending. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with lower scores, making it a critical issue for Oakland Park and North Andrews Gardens. Both Floranada and North Andrews Gardens share a strength in 5th-grade science, each achieving 71% proficiency, significantly outperforming the district (63%) and state (60%). For parents, Floranada offers the most consistent academic excellence, while Oakland Park is a school on the rise worth watching.