Best 33196 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,759 students in 33196, FL (there are 9 private schools, serving 881 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 33196, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33196, FL are Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, Kendall Square K-8 Center and Christina M. Eve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33196 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33196, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33196, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15950 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kendall Square K-8 Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9325 Sw 169 Place
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Christina M. Eve Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16251 Sw 99th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 383-9392
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Oliver Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9050 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15735 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15851 Sw 112th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0792
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Hammocks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9889 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-0896
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Felix Varela Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15255 Sw 96th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,935 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33196, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33196?
8 public schools are located in 33196.
What percentage of students in 33196 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 33196 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33196?
33196 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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