For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,135 students in Miami Gardens, FL (there are 12 private schools, serving 949 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Miami Gardens, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Miami Gardens, FL are Crestview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Barbara Hawkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami Gardens, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Miami Gardens have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Miami Gardens, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Nw 187th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1495
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1495
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Nw 191st St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2657
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2657
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19010 Nw 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
North County K-8 Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Renick Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Nw 176th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17631 Nw 20th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(786) 565-9188
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(786) 565-9188
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Miami Gardens Dr
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 621-5681
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 621-5681
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Miami Gardens, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
21300 Nw 34 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1000
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Excel Academy Middle Charter School, North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3600 Nw 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1430
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2349 Nw 175th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9613
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
School For Integrated Academic (North Campus) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3050 Nw 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1144
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Miami Gardens, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Miami Gardens, FL include Crestview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Barbara Hawkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Miami Gardens, FL?
9 public schools are located in Miami Gardens, FL.
What percentage of students in Miami Gardens, FL go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Miami Gardens, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Miami Gardens, FL?
Miami Gardens, FL public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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