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Top 10 Best Miami-dade County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 564 public schools serving 347,626 students in Miami-dade County, FL (there are 583 private schools, serving 94,509 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Miami-dade County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Miami-dade County, FL are Doral Academy Of Technology, Terra Environmental Research Institute and Henry S. West Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami-dade County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Miami-dade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Miami-dade County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11005 Sw 84th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,614 students
Rank: #33.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Grades: 6-12
| 926 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #99.
Mastfiu
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14301 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #1010.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,189 students
Rank: #1212.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Grades: 6-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #1313.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1414.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: K-5
| 1,091 students
Rank: #1515.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Design & Architecture Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
Rank: #1818.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #1919.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #2222.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,414 students
Rank: #2323.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Grades: K-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2424.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #2525.
Renaissance Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10651 Nw 19th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-2225
Grades: K-5
| 893 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Springview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #2828.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Sw Eighth St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Grades: K-5
| 957 students
Rank: #2929.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #3030.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #3131.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #3232.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #3333.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #3434.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #3535.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
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Miami-dade County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The 500 Role Model Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6300 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-7771
Grades: 6-9
| 75 students
A Child's Journey Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Grades: K-5
| 50 students
Abe Grant (Closed 2012)
1450 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academir Charter School Elementary South (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 995-1000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Advantage Academy Of Math And Science At Waterstone (Closed 2023)
855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6206
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Advantage Academy Santa Fe (Closed 2023)
9790 Sw 107th Ct
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 228-5309
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Alpha Charter Academy High School Of Hialeah (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1851 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alpha Charter Academy High School Of Little Havana (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1223 Sw Fourth St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alpha Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1851 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6167
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
American Senior High Adult Education (Closed 2023)
18350 Nw 67th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 557-3770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspira Arts Deco Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1911 Ne Miami Ct
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 576-1512
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Aspira Leadership And College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
13330 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 246-1111
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
13300 Memorial Hwy
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-8050
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Balere Language Academy (Closed 2013)
10875 Quail Roost Dr
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-9797
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
Barbara Goleman Adult School (Closed 2011)
14100 Nw 89th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Beginnings Academy-north Shore Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
985 Nw 91 Street
Miami, FL 33150
(305) 835-9006
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
Ben Gamla Charter Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 669-2906
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ben Gamla K-8 Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 690-2906
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Ben Gamla Preparatory School (Closed 2023)
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Bridgeprep Academy Broward County (Closed 2023)
7595 Nw 61st St
Miami, FL 33183
(954) 271-0090
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies (Closed 2023)
7990 Sw 117 Ave
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 995-1000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Bridgeprep Academy Of Arts & Minds (Closed 2023)
3138 Commodore Plz
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 448-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Charles R. Drew Middle School (Closed 2015)
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Charter On The Beach Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
12111219 Marseille Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(786) 629-6200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Citrus Grove Middle School (Closed 2023)
2153 Nw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-5055
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Citrus Grove Occupational Training Center (Closed 2004)
357 N.w. 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-8665
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Citrus Health Lou Panci (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
106 West 9 St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6147
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Coral Gables Senior High Adult Education (Closed 2023)
450 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 443-4871
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Coral Way Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1950 SW 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 854-0515
Grades: PK-6
| 1,414 students
Corporate Academy South (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2351 Se 12 Ave
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 246-4348
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Dade County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01450 Ne 2nd Avenue, #912
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dade Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
18500 Sw 424th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Miami-dade County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Miami-dade County, FL include Doral Academy Of Technology, Terra Environmental Research Institute and Henry S. West Laboratory School.
How many public schools are located in Miami-dade County?
564 public schools are located in Miami-dade County.
What percentage of students in Miami-dade County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Miami-dade County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-dade County?
Miami-dade County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Miami-dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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