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Best 33142 Florida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,647 students in 33142, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL are Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33142, FL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3050 Nw 35th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Earlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4750 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Nw 32nd St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Orchard Villa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Nw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5536 Nw 21st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Nw 18th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lorah Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5160 Nw 31st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 33142 Florida

33142, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Charles R. Drew Middle School (Closed 2015)
1801 Nw 60th St
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
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
District Summer Center J (Closed 2015)
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Gr: K-12
Floral Heights Elementary School (Closed 2004)
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
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
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Mavericks High Of Central Miami Dade County (Closed 2011)
1201 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Miami Jackson Senior Adult Ed Center (Closed 2023)
1751 Nw 36th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL include Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33142?
9 public preschools are located in 33142.
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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