For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,309 students in Opa Locka, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL are Beacon College Prep K-8, North Gardens High School and North Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opa Locka, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Opa Locka, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
North Gardens High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4692f Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
North Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Nw 135th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning Cutler Bay Are
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4692 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000
Rank: n/an/a
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning North Miami Ar
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4692 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000
Opa Locka, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's Journey Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Gr: K-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Excel Academy Charter School North (Closed 2011)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St 2nd Floor
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Gr: PK-5
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Life Skills Center Opa Locka (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3400 Nw 135 St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13331 Alexandria Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Gr: 6-9 | 88 students
North County Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 98%
940 Caliph St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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%
Vankara Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
13307 Alexandria Avenue
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL include Beacon College Prep K-8, North Gardens High School and North Park High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Opa Locka?
5 public charter schools are located in Opa Locka.
What is the racial composition of students in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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