For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 12,466 students in 33018, FL (there are 7 private schools, serving 584 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 33018, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33018, FL are Mater Gardens Academy, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and Hialeah Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33018 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33018, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33018, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 201:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9702 Nw 130th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8830
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8830
Gr: PK-5 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11690 Nw 92nd Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 817-0017
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 817-0017
Gr: 6-8 | 1,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
West Lakes Preparatory Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8435 W 36th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-3025
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-3025
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7330 W 32nd Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 825-2122
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 825-2122
Gr: PK-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #66.
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11990 Nw 92nd Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 818-4000
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 818-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14100 Nw 89th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Gr: 8-12 | 2,973 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 698-5000
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 698-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3751 W 108th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 823-2700
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 823-2700
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
33018, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11093 Nw 138th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 822-8455
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 822-8455
Gr: 9-12
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Young Mens Academy For Academic And Civic Developm (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
13835 Nw 97th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 826-1989
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 826-1989
Gr: 4-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33018, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33018, FL include Mater Gardens Academy, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and Hialeah Gardens Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33018?
10 public schools are located in 33018.
What percentage of students in 33018 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 33018 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33018?
33018 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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