For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 579 students in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Government Center is Downtown Miami Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Government Center, Miami, FL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Miami Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Nw 3rd Ave
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 579-2112
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 579-2112
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami, FL include Downtown Miami Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami?
the neighborhood of Government Center, Miami public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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