Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Davie’s public schools outscore 62% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Davie, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Davie’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 425 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Davie’s, its schools beat 48%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 54% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,412 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then two middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Somerset Academy Davie Charter School, Charter School of Excellence at Davie, Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie, Atlantic Montessori Charter School West Campus, Nsu University School (private), David Posnack Jewish Day School (private), St. Bonaventure Catholic School (private), St. David Catholic School (private), Parkway Christian School (private), Summit-Questa Montessori School (private), Aef Schools (private), Aef - Westham Academy (private), St. Bernadette Catholic School (private), Montessori Institute of Broward (private), Crayons Christian School (private), American Preparatory Academy (private), New Generation Christian Academy (private), Broward Christian Academy (private), A E F High School (private), Questa Middle School (private), Know-It-All Preparatory School and Tutoring Center (private), T.I.E.S. (private), Children's World South of Davie (private) and Steps 2 Progress Learning Development Cent (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Davie’s grade
B: better than 62% of Florida school districts, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Davie, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Davie · depends on your address
Indian Ridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,833 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nova Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,294 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Davie · depends on your address
Indian Ridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,833 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nova Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,294 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Davie · depends on your address
Indian Ridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,833 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Nova Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,294 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Davie · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,510 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Nova High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,420 students · 27:1 students per teacher
College Academy at Broward College
Grades 9–12 · 487 students
10th grade in Davie · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,510 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Nova High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,420 students · 27:1 students per teacher
College Academy at Broward College
Grades 9–12 · 487 students
Davie’s public schools are run by Broward County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Davie vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Davie’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Davie | B | Broward County |
| Southwest Ranches | B | Broward County |
| Cooper City | B | Broward County |
| Fort Lauderdale | B | Broward County |
| Hollywood | B | Broward County |
| Dania Beach | B | Broward County |
| Plantation | B | Broward County |
| Sunrise | B | Broward County |
| Weston | B | Broward County |
| Pembroke Pines | B | Broward County |
All 9 neighbors share Broward County with Davie, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Davie
38 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Davie’s schools
Are Davie’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Davie children attend outscore 62% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #289 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Davie in?
Broward County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 243,553 students in 324 schools (2024–25).
Where do Davie kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Western High School, Nova High School and College Academy at Broward College.
What is Davie’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Broward County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Davie spend per student?
$13,412 in Broward County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Davie?
Yes: Nsu University School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 2,012 students), David Posnack Jewish Day School (religious, grades PK–12, 885 students), St. Bonaventure Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 685 students), St. David Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 503 students), Parkway Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 472 students), Summit-Questa Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 367 students), Aef Schools (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 228 students), Aef - Westham Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 228 students), St. Bernadette Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 222 students), Montessori Institute of Broward (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 199 students), Crayons Christian School (religious, grades PK–5, 142 students), American Preparatory Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 112 students), New Generation Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 103 students), Broward Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–1, 92 students), A E F High School (nonsectarian, grades 8–12, 91 students), Questa Middle School (nonsectarian, grades 7–8, 66 students), Know-It-All Preparatory School and Tutoring Center (religious, grades K–12, 57 students), T.I.E.S. (religious, grades K–8, 53 students), Children's World South of Davie (nonsectarian, grades PK–2, 39 students) and Steps 2 Progress Learning Development Cent (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 12 students). Davie also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Davie families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Davie → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.