A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School ranked among the best in the country and state, according to Niche in its 2026 rankings.
A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School ranked among the best in the country and state, according to Niche in its 2026 rankings.
FAU Lab Schools was named the No. 2 “Best Public K-12 School” out of 1,847 schools in the United States by the largest website for researching public and private K-12 schools. The Boca Raton-based school is also ranked No. 2 in the state of Florida.
Nationally, ADHUS moved up one spot to No. 3 for “Best Public Elementary School” and climbed two spots to No. 5 from No. 7 last year for “Best Public Middle School.” FAU High School ascended a remarkable 16 spots to No. 23 from No. 39 last year for “Best Public High School,” and also is ranked No. 17 in the country as the “Best College Prep Public High School,” three slots higher than last year.
In the state of Florida, ADHUS is ranked No. 3 for “Best Public Elementary School,” as well as “Best Public Middle School.” FAU High moved up to No. 3 from No. 4 last year for “Best Public High School,” and also was ranked No. 3 for “Best College Prep Public High School” in the state. The elementary, middle and high school also are ranked No. 1 in all three categories for “Best in Palm Beach County.”
“To be named the No. 2 K–12 public school in the nation is an extraordinary honor,” said Lauren Robinson, Ed.D., principal of A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School. “This recognition celebrates the innovation, imagination and collective effort of our students, families, teachers and staff who transform learning from a traditional theater experience into an immersive, application-based journey. Fully immersed in Florida Atlantic University, our school moves beyond textbooks and classrooms into a research-driven, application environment where education is applied to life. We are proud to see our community shine on a national stage and to showcase what is possible when innovation, passion and dedication come together.”
ADHUS received an overall A+ Niche grade, as well as A+ marks in the areas of administration, academics, college prep and teachers. Niche examines thousands of K-12 schools across the United States and ranks them based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
For the ADHUS and FAU High School rankings, visit here. For the complete list of the 2026 Best Schools in America rankings, visit here.
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