Central Charter School

Central Charter School serves 1,232 students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. This charter school operates with 68 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining an 18.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for reasonably sized classes throughout the elementary and middle school years. Academically, Central Charter School shows balanced performance with 48% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 50% reach proficiency in mathematics.

The school ranks in the 50th percentile among Florida schools, positioning it at #1913 out of 3816 schools statewide, indicating steady performance with room for continued academic growth. The school draws families from the surrounding Lauderdale Lakes community in ZIP code 33319, where the median household income is $53,705 and median home values reach $210,500. About 26% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 13%.

This diverse community of approximately 52,000 residents provides a stable foundation for the school's educational mission. Central Charter School operates in Broward County's large suburban setting along State Road 7, serving families who value the charter school model's approach to K-8 education in this well-established South Florida community.

Central Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.