2021 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in Florida

Palm Valley

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• Rating 4.43 out of 5  21 reviews

Niche User: I love where I live! My family is around me, I have my mom, uncle, grandparents, & cousins living near me. The weather & the beach are awesome-my friend & I go to the beach, build bonfires, sit in the hot tub, surf, & swim.
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• grade A+

• 21,292 Population

Sawgrass

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Sawgrass is amazing, in the area I live everything you could possibly need is no more than 10 minutes away from where I live. One of my favorite things is that there are a couple of different grocery store options, but i would love to see a Trader Joes pop up. The closest one is 20 minutes away!
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• 4,841 Population

Fruit Cove

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• Rating 3.98 out of 5  103 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful community! Very safe with great schools and neighborhoods. Lived here my entire life and have enjoyed the people here and all the opportunities to serve the community!
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• grade A+

• 31,314 Population

Nocatee

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• Rating 4.57 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: There really is no other area like Nocatee in North Florida (or much of the country). With all of the open green space, walking paths, pools, parks, athletic fields/amenities, community events, A+ rated schools, friendly families, low crime, and beautiful new homes it's very special and can't be beat. Restaurants and closeby shopping is improving as the area grows. Truly a piece of heaven and blessed to live here!
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• grade A

• 14,747 Population

Oviedo

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.27 out of 5  302 reviews

Current Resident: Oviedo is a great large suburban town for multiple reasons. There are two growing high schools with amazing reviews and teachers that perform the best in Seminole County. There is also many dining areas and options unique to the suburb such as the Townhouse. Oviedo also has a unique culture with its native chickens that roam around downtown. The people are also super kind and helpful no matter where you turn. The hangout spot of Oviedo On The Park is also newly renovated and has numerous activities and family events almost every Saturday, including Oktoberfest, Christmas and other holiday activities including a parade in December, and more!
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• grade A

• 40,370 Population

Highland Beach

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Rating 4.67 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: Highland Beach is a small town about 2 miles long. We have our own water system, library, post office, police, fire station and town hall. The area is well kept and safe.
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• grade A

• 3,885 Population

Fleming Island

• Suburb of Jacksonville, FL
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  77 reviews

Current Resident: Fleming Island is the perfect town for those who enjoy quaint and comfortable living. Scenery throughout "the Island" is beautiful and always kept trimmed. In Fleming, you're bound to see tons of people strolling on the sidewalks while walking their pampered pooches, runners jogging while pushing baby strollers, and golf carts driving on the road alongside cars. There are also 3 great schools in Fleming: Fleming High School, Fleming Elementary, and Thunderbolt Elementary. Fleming Elementary is filled with a great staff of hardworking and awesome teachers. Fleming High is a huge school with many students and maintains an "A" grade thanks to the diligent teachers and administration. The neighborhoods in Fleming are perfect for quaint, urban living and most are within walking distance to a school. Fleming is jam-packed with popular restaurants, stores, and entertainment. You never have to leave the comfort of Fleming Island because everything you could ever need/want is already here!
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• grade A

• 28,676 Population

World Golf Village

• Town in Florida
• Rating 4 out of 5  29 reviews

Current Resident: I have been a resident in World Golf Village for about 14 years and I cannot say enough good things about it! This area provides excellent education and recreational services to children, and provides a lot of job opportunities to adults. I always feel safe in this area because there is great law enforcement/fire stations close by. World Golf Village is continuing to grow and I cannot wait to see what is yet to come!
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• grade A

• 18,327 Population

Boca Raton

• Town in Florida
• Rating 4.03 out of 5  469 reviews

Current Resident: Boca Raton for a city of 100k residents has EVERYTHING one could need or want to enjoy life! The gulf stream is its closest to North America along Boca's beautiful beaches, which for the most part are UNDEVELOPED. The city is quite green-oriented with a great deal of attention given to landscaped medians and thoroughfares. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States.
There are ample beautiful parks, bike trails, unlimited places to shop, and fantastic restaurants. It is a very diverse town with a vibrant Florida Atlantic University, Boca is located only 25 miles from both Palm Beach &Ft Lauderdale airports & a high-speed rail station under construction with direct routes to Disney will only add to the city's attractiveness. Boca isn't cheap. There is an undertone of entitlement and currently, there is a car club culture prevalent which contributes to high accident rates & extremely LOUD & illegal vehicles.
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• grade A

• 97,468 Population

Chuluota

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.44 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I like that Chuluota is a small town, its very peaceful here. The crime is minimal, and very friendly. Every tries to help each other out even if they aren't your neighbors. The town is quiet, with no heavy traffic noises at night. My husband grew up here and his grandfather helped build this town up, so we have a lot of history in this town. The thing I would improve about this town is to add drainage in the streets to help avoid flooding. I would also like them to add sidewalks for the safety of kids and dogs walking and playing. There is a really good mini store here, with a very friendly owner. He holds events during holidays for all residents. The VFW has plenty of entertainment including Bingo and Sunday breakfast. We also have a lovely peaceful park a couple miles down the road from us with a beautiful lake to kayak, swim or fish in. I would like the county to make some improvements that I mentioned earlier to help make this a better place, more like an update
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• grade A

• 2,629 Population

Heathrow

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: Heathrow is a very nice community I love the elementary schools and the community feel. It’s a diverse community with a lux-rural feel.
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• grade A

• 6,987 Population

Tiger Point

• Suburb in Florida

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• grade A

• 3,360 Population

Oriole Beach

• Suburb in Florida

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• grade A

• 1,815 Population

Gulf Breeze

• Suburb in Florida
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: Gulf Breeze is perfectly situated on a peninsula between Pensacola and Pensacola Beach. A small tight knit community that watches out for one another, low crime, highly rated schools, and great recreation opportunities for all. We’ve adopted this as our hometown and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. You can Uber into downtown Pensacola for nightlife, cultural activities, or ride your bike over to the beach...beat of both worlds. And when the new bridge is completed in 2020, it’ll only be better!
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• grade A

• 6,546 Population

Pinecrest

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• Rating 3.88 out of 5  65 reviews

Nearby Resident: Pinecrest is a great place to live and has undergone a lot of development/population change in the past few years.

The community is mostly highly-educated professionals, with some residents using properties seasonally. There's a great market with local produce (still running during COVID, including when local grocery stores struggled), plenty of parks and running/biking paths, and a great school system. Crime does exist, but it's not much of the serious types of crimes. Local police are great!

Housing prices are a bit high, so those without a million dollar budget may want to consider Palmetto Bay (just south and with access to the school system and some other government resources of Pinecrest).

It isn't the typical "Miami" vibe, and Spanish isn't a must to navigate that area.
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• grade A

• 19,244 Population

Palmetto Bay

• Suburb of Miami, FL
• Rating 4.12 out of 5  75 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived throughout the US, Europe, and South America and can honestly say that Palmetto Bay's quality of life is at the top of the list. Its relative affordability, safety, schools, and proximity to Miami places it among the best places to live in Florida. Only 10-15 minutes from great restaurants, nightlife, monkey jungle, ZooMiami, golf courses, and a beautiful coastline. Also only about 45 mins to Key Largo, 35 Minutes to downtown Miami and 25 mins from MIA and ! It is super kid and family friendly. Our kids bike, roller blade, ride scooters, and stroll freely in their neighborhoods as well as around the many beautiful parks in the city. Many residents use golf carts to drop kids off at school , go shopping at Publix or pickup a cup of coffee at Starbucks. There is a bit of congestion but every major city has a degree of congestion (does not compare to congestion in NY, LA, DC). We bought our home 4 years ago and have no plans of leaving this beautiful place anytime soon!
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• grade A

• 24,333 Population

Lake Mary

• Suburb of Orlando, FL
• Rating 4.35 out of 5  117 reviews

Current Resident: Lake Mary is a wonderful place to start a family. Lake Mary’s public schools are great, and you’re only a half hour away from the theme parks, Downtown Orlando, and Daytona Beach!
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• grade A

• 16,698 Population

Limestone Creek

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  12 reviews

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• grade A

• 1,285 Population

Tequesta

• Suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Tequesta is a great, quiet village. There are always events put on by the council. However, housing prices are high and there is a lack of diversity in the community.
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• grade A

• 6,071 Population

Jupiter Farms

• Town in Florida
• Rating 4.45 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: When I was younger, Jupiter Farms wasn't my favorite place to be. I had friends who were closer to the city that didn't have the means, or flat out refused, to drive out to a place that had no lights on the road.

However, the farms is wonderful for open space and privacy. There is no worry about neighbours or home owners associations, and you can have open space for your animals.
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• grade A

• 12,750 Population

Cheval

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• Rating 3.85 out of 5  39 reviews

Nearby Resident: Cheval is a great neighborhood, very family friendly and in the perfect area. 3 A rated schools 5 minutes or less from neighborhood. Lutz is a great area to live in and especially amazing for families with young children.
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• 10,808 Population

Woodlawn Beach

• Suburb in Florida
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Nothing really every happens here. The may be one shooting a year here and around one robbery here a year. Overall, this is a safe place to live.
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• grade A

• 2,977 Population

Midway

• Suburb in Florida
• Rating 3.9 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: Midway is a little city between Tallahassee and Quincy, Florida. It’s a very little city and you know your local workers. They’re very friendly people there. You have lots of different races out there. That’s what make Midway so unique. If something going on at your house and you not home. Your neighbor is always there to help.
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• grade A

• 17,760 Population

Keystone

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• Rating 3.92 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: Keystone is a rural 32-mile area in Lutz and Odessa area. Equestrian and Agricultural neighborhoods. Beautiful parks, homes, ranches still are breath taking. Large lakes for water sports and large equestrian centers for horse shows and trail riding. Keystone is the best-kept secret in Hillsborough County!
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• grade A

• 25,493 Population

Fish Hawk

• Suburb of Tampa, FL
• Rating 3.93 out of 5  46 reviews

Current Resident: Fishhawk is a great place to live, I currently attend Newsome High school which is about 5 mins from where I live. Fishhawk is a very kid friendly environment which offers great education as well as after school activities such as soccer, tennis, baseball. Also there are many parks and recreational areas to enjoy after school or on the weekends. In Fishhawk there are an abundance of fantastic restaurants to try that the whole family can enjoy. Fishhawk is a close connected community that centers around being safe and enjoying daily activities. There are many young parents with kids that lives in Fishhawk so there are plenty of opportunities to get babysitters to watch the kids once and awhile. Fishhawk is a great place to live and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
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• grade A

• 21,929 Population