The top-rated elementary schools in Miami for 2026 are Kendale Elementary School (9.8/10), Royal Palm Elementary School (9.8/10), and Snapper Creek Elementary School (9.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 165 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Miami's elementary school landscape spans 166 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across the metro. Mater Academy Kiwanis leads the field with a 9.4/10 composite score, followed closely by Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset and Academir Charter Preparatory. The metro average sits at 6.8/10, but nearly half of all ranked schools — 80 in total — score 7 or above, meaning strong options are distributed across the area rather than concentrated at the top. The table below lets you sort by overall score, academics, and other key metrics to find schools that fit your neighborhood and priorities. Score gaps between schools can be significant, so it's worth looking beyond name recognition. Whether you're comparing public and charter options or zeroing in on a specific district, the data gives you a direct, side-by-side view of what Miami elementary schools are actually delivering.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Florida education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Florida. Learn about our methodology.
Miami-Dade
343 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
476 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
350 students · 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
283 students · 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
492 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
418 students · 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
316 students · 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
403 students · 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
617 students · 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
Miami-Dade
472 students · 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Florida
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Kendale Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Miami with a composite score of 9.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Miami has 290 elementary schools, including 45 charter schools. Of these, 243 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
Among 243 Miami elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 7.0/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Florida).
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Florida, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Florida, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Miami has 45 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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A comprehensive guide to school choice in Florida. Compare public, private, and charter schools using data on test scores, accountability, cost, and outcomes for the 2026-27 school year.