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Public primary and secondary education in Coral Springs, Florida is handled by the Broward County Public Schools district (BCPS). [1] BCPS operates three high schools, four middle schools and 12 elementary schools within Coral Springs. Three charter schools and seven private schools also operate within the city.
A portion of the city limits is zoned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. [2] [3]
In addition the community is in the service area of the magnet school Pompano Beach High School. [4]
A portion of the city limits is zoned to Westglades Middle School in Parkland. [2] [5]
A portion of the city limits is in the geographic priority area for Heron Heights Elementary in Parkland, while the other choice is Park Trails Elementary in Parkland, and with Riverglades, also in Parkland being the backup choice. [2] [6]
Additionally, three public schools in neighboring Parkland serve portions of Coral Springs:
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