Best Miami Beach Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,891 students in Miami Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami Beach, FL are Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, North Beach Elementary School and Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami Beach, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Miami Beach have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Miami Beach, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Gr: PK-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
North Beach Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 Prairie Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 531-7666
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 4th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-5437
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8625 Byron Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 864-2889
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4301 N Michigan Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 532-3481
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Treasure Island Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7540 E Treasure Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 865-3141
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Biscayne Beach Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 77th St
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 868-7727
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Miami Beach Feinberg/fisher K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0419
Gr: PK-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Miami Beach, Florida

Miami Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
12111219 Marseille Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(786) 629-6200
Gr: 6-8
1424 Drexel Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0451
8625 Byron Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 864-2889
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1424 Drexel Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0451

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami Beach, FL include Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, North Beach Elementary School and Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Miami Beach?
8 public elementary schools are located in Miami Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami Beach?
Miami Beach public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Miami Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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