For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 4,886 students in 33142, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33142, FL are Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33142, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3050 Nw 35th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Earlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Nw 32nd St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mater International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 638-8016
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 638-8016
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #66.
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Orchard Villa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Nw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5536 Nw 21st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Nw 18th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Lorah Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5160 Nw 31st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Brownsville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Nw 36th St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
33142, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students
Juvenile Corrections (Jc) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33142, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33142, FL include Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33142?
14 public elementary schools are located in 33142.
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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