For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,295 students in 33055, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33055, FL are Carol City Middle School, Lake Stevens Middle School and Acceleration Academies-central Miami. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33055 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33055, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33055, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carol City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Nw 188th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18484 Nw 48th Pl
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Acceleration Academies-central Miami
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4719 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Gr: 8-12 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 97%
33055, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Icare - North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
20660 Nw 47th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Gr: 6-12
Sandor Wiener School Of Opportunity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20000 Nw 47th Ave 7
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33055, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33055, FL include Carol City Middle School, Lake Stevens Middle School and Acceleration Academies-central Miami.
How many public middle schools are located in 33055?
3 public middle schools are located in 33055.
What is the racial composition of students in 33055?
33055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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