For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,542 students in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Upper East Side are Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School, Miami Shores Elementary School and Morningside K-8 Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Ne 87th St
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 756-3800
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 756-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Miami Shores Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10351 Ne 5th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 758-5525
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 758-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Morningside K-8 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6620 Ne 5th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 758-6741
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 758-6741
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami, FL include Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School, Miami Shores Elementary School and Morningside K-8 Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami?
the neighborhood of Upper East Side, Miami public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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