For the 2025 school year, there are 256 public middle schools serving 159,954 students in Miami-dade County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL are Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami-dade County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Miami-dade County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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-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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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%
Rank: #2222.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 1,241 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 802 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,102 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Vineland K-8 Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Palms Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12001 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 574-5287
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 574-5287
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8925 Fontainebleau Blvd
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 456-5071
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 456-5071
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Arvida Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10900 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-7144
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-7144
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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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 middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL include Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Miami-dade County?
256 public middle schools are located in Miami-dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-dade County?
Miami-dade County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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-dade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Miami-dade County include: Instructional Center System Wide vs. Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center vs. Instructional Center System Wide, Paul W. Bell Middle School vs. W. R. Thomas Middle School
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