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 94,577 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 Just Arts And Management Charter Middle 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 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), 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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11005 Sw 84th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Mastfiu
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14301 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,189 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,548 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,841 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1220 Nw 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7616
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7616
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Springview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 845 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Miami-dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The 500 Role Model Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6300 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-7771
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-7771
Gr: 6-9 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
A Child's Journey Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Gr: K-5 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Academir Charter School Elementary South (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 995-1000
Gr: K-5
855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6206
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6206
Gr: K-8
9790 Sw 107th Ct
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 228-5309
Miami, FL 33176
(786) 228-5309
Gr: K-5 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1851 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
1223 Sw Fourth St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 995-1429
Alpha Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1851 Palm Ave
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6167
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6167
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Aspira Arts Deco Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1911 Ne Miami Ct
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 576-1512
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 576-1512
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
13330 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 246-1111
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 246-1111
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
13300 Memorial Hwy
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-8050
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-8050
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
10875 Quail Roost Dr
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-9797
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-9797
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: 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
Miami, FL 33150
(305) 835-9006
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 85%
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
7595 Nw 61st St
Miami, FL 33183
(954) 271-0090
Miami, FL 33183
(954) 271-0090
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
7990 Sw 117 Ave
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
3138 Commodore Plz
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 448-1100
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 448-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
2153 Nw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-5055
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-5055
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
357 N.w. 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-8665
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 642-8665
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Citrus Health Lou Panci (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
106 West 9 St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6147
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305) 636-6147
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
1950 SW 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 854-0515
Miami, FL 33145
(305) 854-0515
Gr: PK-6 | 1,414 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Corporate Academy South (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2351 Se 12 Ave
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 246-4348
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 246-4348
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dade County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01450 Ne 2nd Avenue, #912
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-143
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-143
Dade Juvenile Residential Facility (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
18500 Sw 424th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12
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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 Just Arts And Management Charter Middle 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?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Miami-dade County include: Virginia A Boone-highland Oaks School vs. Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, Mater Academy Lakes High School vs. Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Miami Central Senior High School vs. William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
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