For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,587 students in Miami Beach, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami Beach, FL are Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Miami Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Miami Beach, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Gr: PK-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8625 Byron Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 864-2889
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 864-2889
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 N Michigan Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 532-3481
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 532-3481
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Miami Beach Feinberg/fisher K-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0419
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0419
Gr: PK-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Miami Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter On The Beach Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
12111219 Marseille Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(786) 629-6200
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(786) 629-6200
Gr: 6-8
8625 Byron Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 864-2889
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
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-0451
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Miami Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami Beach, FL include Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Miami Beach?
4 public middle schools are located in Miami Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami Beach?
Miami Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Miami Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Miami Beach include: Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School vs. Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
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