19 Pembroke Pines schools earned A’s from the state. See how your school scored
Dozens of Pembroke Pines public schools earned top marks in the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 grades, with nearly every campus receiving an A.
Nineteen of the city’s 23 public schools earned an A, while the remaining four received a B.
This comes as Broward County Public Schools received an A for the third consecutive year, with none of the district’s schools getting a D or F.
District officials said students across Broward improved or maintained their performance in every tested subject on Florida’s spring 2026 statewide assessments.
During a Wednesday, July 1, news conference, Superintendent Howard Hepburn credited the district’s success to an intentional approach and strong school leadership.
“Number one is having great teachers in the classroom. Number two, having great resources when it comes to supporting curriculum and great leadership at the schools, too,” Hepburn said.
“There are all types of data that’s collected, be it from the state or be it locally at the school, and so it provides an opportunity for us to personalize the educational experience for each child.”
Curious to see how your child’s school performed? Browse and search the chart below.
School Board member Rebecca Thompson, who represents District 2, celebrated the results in an Instagram post, noting the district she represents includes 18 A-rated schools and three B-rated schools across Cooper City, Southwest Ranches and portions of Davie, Miramar and Pembroke Pines.
Among the list of schools that Thompson recognized with A grades were Pines Collegiate Academy 6-12, Walter C. Young Middle School, Charles W. Flanagan High and West Broward High.
The city’s A-rated elementary schools include Chapel Trail Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, Palm Cove Elementary, Pembroke Lakes Elementary, Pines Lakes Elementary and Silver Palms Elementary.
The state’s school grades are based on a variety of data points, including student achievement, learning gains, graduation rates, acceleration success and the performance of students who need the most academic support.
Schools receive grades from A through F and must test at least 95% of eligible students to received a grade, according to the FDOE.
This year marked the seventh time that the county’s neighboring Miami-Dade district achieved an A grade and Monroe County school district’s second year in a row receiving the same grade.
Across Broward, 176 schools received an A, 71 got a B and 40 landed a C.
