Top Opa Locka Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 21 public schools in Opa Locka, FL, serving 7,173 students. Opa Locka has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
- Opa Locka, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Opa Locka, FL are N Dade Center For Modern Language, Miami Gardens Elementary School and North Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Top Opa Locka, FL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- N Dade Center For Modern Language Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 82%Rank:10/Top 5%1840 Nw 157th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
- Miami Gardens Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%4444 Nw 195th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-5321
Grades: PK-5 | 277 students
- North Glade Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%5000 Nw 177th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-3608
Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
- Carol City Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%4375 Nw 173rd Dr10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-0509
Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
- Lake Stevens Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%5101 Nw 183rd St10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Grades: PK-5 | 276 students
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- Bunche Park Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%16001 Bunche Park Dr10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 621-1469
Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
- Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4555 Nw 206th Ter10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-5838
Grades: PK-5 | 247 students
- Nathan B. Young Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50%14120 Nw 24th Ave10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-7204
Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
- Rainbow Park Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%15355 Nw 19th Ave10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-4631
Grades: PK-5 | 341 students
- Charles David Wyche Junior Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50%5241 Nw 195th Dr10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 628-5776
Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
- Golden Glades Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%16520 Nw 28th Ave10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-9641
Grades: PK-5 | 228 students
- Beacon College Preparatory Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%13400 Nw 28th Ave10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Grades: K-5 | 377 students
- North Gardens High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4692f Nw 183rd St10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Grades: 9-12 | 267 students
- Carol City Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3737 Nw 188th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Grades: 6-8 | 337 students
- Dr. Robert B. Ingram/opa-locka Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%600 Ahmad St10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-4605
Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
- Lake Stevens Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%18484 Nw 48th Pl10
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Grades: 6-8 | 575 students
- Florida International Academy Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%13400 Nw 28th Ave10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Grades: 6-8 | 248 students
- North Dade Middle School Magnet School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1840 Nw 157th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Grades: 6-8 | 518 students
- Jann Mann Educational Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%16101 Nw 44th Ct10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Grades: 5-12 | 95 students
- Arts Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50%780 Fisherman St10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 534-4258
Grades: 6-12 | 41 students
- North Park High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%3400 Nw 135th St10
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Grades: 9-12 | 375 students
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