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Best for Public Schools in Florida

10 cities ranked · Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Top Cities in Florida

  1. #1
    C

    Tallahassee

    Best for Public Schools score 70 · MoveScore 67

  2. #2
    C

    Miami

    Best for Public Schools score 70 · MoveScore 63

  3. #3
    D

    Tampa

    Best for Public Schools score 70 · MoveScore 57

  4. #4
    C

    JUPITER

    Best for Public Schools score 70 · MoveScore 68

  5. #5
    D

    Lakeland

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 55

  6. #6
    B

    Orlando

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 72

  7. #7
    B

    Pensacola

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 70

  8. #8
    C

    West Palm Beach

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 61

  9. #9
    B

    FORT MYERS

    Best for Public Schools score 69 · MoveScore 75

  10. #10
    D

    PALM BEACH GARDENS

    Best for Public Schools score 68 · MoveScore 51

Other Florida Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Florida

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Florida

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Florida

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Florida

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best Fiscal Health in Florida

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Florida

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Florida ranks highest for best for public schools?

Tallahassee, FL ranks #1 in Florida for best for public schools with a sub-score of 70/100 (MoveScore 67, grade C).

How many cities in Florida are compared?

10 Florida cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Florida-specific ranking using the schools sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.