For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,960 students in 33143, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33143, FL are Sunset Elementary School, Ludlam Elementary School and South Miami K-8 Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33143 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33143, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33143, FL Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Ludlam Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6639 Sw 74th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-5551
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-5551
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
South Miami K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Sw 60th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-8847
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-8847
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
33143, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ben Gamla K-8 Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 690-2906
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 690-2906
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%
5996 Sw 70 St 5th Fl
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy At Hialeah Park (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy At Liberty Square (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy Hills Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 796-7839
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 796-7839
Mater Brickell Preparatory High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
Mater Brickell Preparatory Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 6-8
Mater East Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Preparatory Academy Miller (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Preparatory Miller High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami Arts Elementary Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
6955 Sw 60th Terrace
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-5665
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-5665
Somerset Academy Middle School - Sunset (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 6-8
Somerset Academy Sunset High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
Somerset Delta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: K-5
Somerset High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Somerset Lakeside High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7900 Sw 86th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Young Womens Academy For Academic And Civic Develo (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6521 Sw 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-1551
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-1551
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33143, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33143, FL include Sunset Elementary School, Ludlam Elementary School and South Miami K-8 Center.
How many public preschools are located in 33143?
3 public preschools are located in 33143.
What is the racial composition of students in 33143?
33143 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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