For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,770 students in 33056, FL (there are 12 private schools, serving 879 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 33056, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33056, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 33056 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33056, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33056, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19010 Nw 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
North County K-8 Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Alternative Outreach Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2349 Nw 175th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 694-4444
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 694-4444
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Robert Renick Educational 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
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Parkview Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17631 Nw 20th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Myrtle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Nw 176th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Preparatory Academy
Charter School
21311 Nw 34 St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 760-2500
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 760-2500
Gr: K-5 | 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Prep Academy Of Miami Gardens
Charter School
3490 Nw 191st St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(786) 772-7402
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(786) 772-7402
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33056, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33056, FL include Crestview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Barbara Hawkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33056?
12 public schools are located in 33056.
What percentage of students in 33056 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 33056 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33056?
33056 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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