The Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale – Where Should You Live?

The Best Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Close to Fort Lauderdale’s Best Private Schools

Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale are some of the best in the State. Whether you are a family who is moving to Fort Lauderdale or a family that just wants a new Fort Lauderdale home, one of the big factors in your decision making is making sure you buy a home close enough to the right school for your children.

Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale –What this article details

What this article details is not just what are the best private schools in Fort Lauderdale, but where you should live to be able to commute to them without wanting to tear your hair out on a daily basis! The process of choosing is tough, but one thing we can all agree on is that a long school commute is not desirable.

Unlike the websites that rank the best Fort Lauderdale schools, our site focus is on where to live depending on which school your kids will go. We are providing you with all the most desired Fort Lauderdale schools with links for more information.  This blog is written with you having picked a school already, if this is not the case and you want more information on Fort Lauderdale schools then call me.

Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale – Commuting Traffic

Fort Lauderdale is not experiencing the same heavy traffic as Miami and therefore all schools are relatively close (20 min max) from any Fort Lauderdale location, even during rush hour. For this reason we provide you with our city’s most desired private and public schools and the closest communities to those schools.

Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale – Family Friendly neighborhoods.

The neighborhoods detailed below have been picked because of their suitability for families. We detail below why they are so friendly for families in particular.

Victoria Park

Victoria Park is a more affordable family neighborhood compared to others like Harbor Beach or Las Olas Isles. This neighborhood is closest to the largest public park (Holiday Park) in Fort Lauderdale. This is not a waterfront home neighborhood. Furthermore it is very close to downtown, so expect so find many Executives live here. With that said it is also just minutes away from the beaches.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below):  American Heritage School, NSU University School, Harbordale, Virginia Shuman Young Montessori,  Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High

Las Olas Isles

Las Olas Isles is possibly the most famous waterfront neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. A few minutes away from the center of town. Experience has taught us however that not all fingers of this island are equally desirable. So best call us for a chat on what is and what is not.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below): Pine Crest School, American Heritage School, NSU University, Harbordale, Virginia Shuman Young Montessori,  Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High.

Rio Vista

Rio Vista is home to the Lauderdale Yacht Club and the No1 location for trick or treating on Fort Lauderdale! Known for the country club experience with most driving around on Golf Carts.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below): American Heritage School, NSU University, Harbordale, Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High.

Harbor Beach

Harbor Beach is the most expensive waterfront homes neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. Excellent boating with closest proximity to open inlet. The neighborhood has a private surf club for the exclusive use of residents.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below): American Heritage School, NSU University, Harbordale, Virginia Shuman Young Montessori, Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High.

Coral Ridge

Coral Ridge is known for its gracious sized lots and it has a country club atmosphere. The assigned public elementary (Bayview Elementary) is an excellent school. Coral Ridge also offers an easy commute to Pine Crest school.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below): Pine Crest School, North Broward Prep, Bayview Elementary and Sunrise Middle School.

Bay Colony

Bay Colony is a gated, guarded ultra secure waterfront community. This neighborhood has the closest proximity to the Pine Crest school.

Associated schools (School Links and additional information provided in the section below): Pine Crest School and North Broward Prep

Best Private Schools in Fort Lauderdale – Conclusions

With so many neighborhoods to chose from and so many of them being excellent, it will be hard to chose. With that said our expertise is granular and individual analysis of each and every property will be necessary. Fortunately we have sold Fort Lauderdale for 15 years so you are in good hands!

Pine Crest School (Private)

  • Pine Crest School (Private)
  • Grades PreK – 12
  • 1501 NE 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
  • Best Areas to live in
    • Bay Colony
    • Coral Ridge
    • Las Olas

American Heritage School (Private)

  • American Heritage School (Private)
  • Grades Prek3 – 12
  • 12200 W. Broward BlvdPlantation, FL 33325
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas
    • Rio Vista
    • Harbor Beach

NSU University School (Private)

  • NSU University School (Private)
  • Junior Kindergarten (JK) – 12
  • 3375 SW 75 Ave, FT. Lauderdale, FL 33314
  • Best Areas to live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas
    • Rio Vista
    • Harbor Beach

North Broward Prep (Private)

  • North Broward Prep (Private)
  • Pk-12
  • 7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL, 33073
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Bay Colony
    • Coral Ridge

Bayview Elementary (Public Elementary)

  • Bayview Elementary (Public Elementary)
  • 1175 Middle River Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33304
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • South Coral Ridge

Harbordale (Public Elementary)

  • Harbordale (Public Elementary)
  • 900 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas Isles
    • Harbor Beach
    • Rio Vista

Virginia Shuman Young Montessori (Public Elementary)

  • Virginia Shuman Young Montessori (Public Elementary)
  • 101 NE 11th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas Isles
    • Harbor Beach

Sunrise Middle School (Public Middle School)

  • Sunrise Middle School (Public Middle School)
  • 1750 NE 14th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas Isles
    • Harbor Beach
    • Rio Vista
    • South Coral Ridge

Fort Lauderdale High (Public High School)

  • Fort Lauderdale High (Public High School)
  • 1600 NE Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
  • Best Areas to Live in
    • Victoria Park
    • Las Olas Isles
    • Harbor Beach
    • Rio Vista

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