5.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Hialeah, Florida

118 schools · 85 Elementary · 7 Middle · 13 High · 13 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 45

Private: 73

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Estimated Scores: 53%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.6/10
Median household income: $63,499
Median home value: $374,857
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Avg commute: 30 min
Owner-occupied homes: 51%

How Hialeah compares

Florida rank

#257 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Florida avg (6.4)

Median household income

$63k

85% of Florida median

Schools in this city

About Schools in Hialeah, Florida

Hialeah's public school landscape spans 45 ranked schools, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 — a starting point, not a ceiling. Parents willing to research specifics will find meaningful variation across the city, from solid neighborhood schools to standout performers that rival the best in Miami-Dade County.

Ten schools, or 22% of Hialeah's ranked public options, score 7.0 or above — a useful filter for parents building a shortlist. Leading the pack is Hive Preparatory School, an elementary program scoring 8.9 out of 10, the highest-rated public school in the city. West Lakes Preparatory Academy (8.5) and Joella C. Good Elementary School (8.3) round out a strong elementary tier, giving families with younger children several high-performing options to consider. Miami Lakes K-8 Center (8.2) extends that quality through middle grades, an increasingly rare find. At the secondary level, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy scores 8.7 and offers a rigorous academic track that feeds directly into college-prep pathways — one of the top-rated public high school options in the area.

The city's average of 6.0 reflects real unevenness. Roughly 78% of schools score below the 7.0 threshold, so neighborhood assignment matters considerably here. Families buying or renting in Hialeah should map their address against school boundaries before committing — the difference between a 5.5 and an 8.5 can be a few blocks.

Practically speaking, parents researching Hialeah should prioritize the preparatory and MAST-track programs, both of which require enrollment steps beyond the standard boundary assignment. Competition for seats at Hive Preparatory and Jose Marti MAST can be real, so early research into application timelines pays off. For families who land outside the high-performing zones, Miami-Dade's magnet and choice programs offer additional routes into stronger academic environments. Hialeah is a city where informed school selection makes a measurable difference — the top 22% perform well above average, but getting into those schools requires deliberate effort.

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Elementary Schools

85 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HIVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 845 students · Kindergarten–8th	845	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
2	WEST LAKES PREPARATORY ACADEMY 545 students · Pre-K–8th	545	Pre-K–8th	8.4
3	JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 964 students · Pre-K–5th	964	Pre-K–5th	8.1
4	JOHN G. DUPUIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 521 students · Pre-K–5th	521	Pre-K–5th	8.0
5	MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER 1,223 students · Pre-K–8th	1,223	Pre-K–8th	7.9
6	ERNEST R. GRAHAM K-8 ACADEMY 899 students · Pre-K–8th	899	Pre-K–8th	7.4
7	MATER GARDENS ACADEMY 802 students · Kindergarten–8th	802	Kindergarten–8th	7.2
8	BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 939 students · Pre-K–5th	939	Pre-K–5th	7.0
9	PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	6.8
10	SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,152 students · Pre-K–5th	1,152	Pre-K–5th	6.5
11	EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF HIALEAH 302 students · Kindergarten–8th	302	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
12	AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 456 students · Pre-K–5th	456	Pre-K–5th	6.3
13	IMATER ACADEMY 629 students · Kindergarten–5th	629	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
14	SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 901 students · Pre-K–5th	901	Pre-K–5th	6.1
15	MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 613 students · Pre-K–5th	613	Pre-K–5th	6.0
16	NORTH TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 573 students · Pre-K–5th	573	Pre-K–5th	5.9
17	PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1,204 students · Pre-K–5th	1,204	Pre-K–5th	5.9
18	YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL 770 students · Kindergarten–8th	770	Kindergarten–8th	5.9
19	JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY 448 students · Pre-K–5th	448	Pre-K–5th	5.7
20	MEADOWLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 742 students · Pre-K–5th	742	Pre-K–5th	5.7
21	MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER 1,075 students · Pre-K–8th	1,075	Pre-K–8th	5.6
22	FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	5.3
23	HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 688 students · Pre-K–5th	688	Pre-K–5th	5.3
24	PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 570 students · Pre-K–5th	570	Pre-K–5th	5.3
25	NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	5.2

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26	TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 284 students · Pre-K–5th	284	Pre-K–5th	4.7
27	BRIGHTVIEW PREPARATORY ACADEMY 117 students · Kindergarten–5th	117	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
Private Schools 58 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 45 students · Pre-K–8th	45	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	CHILDREN'S PARADISE LEARNING CENTER Private 56 students · Pre-K–3rd	56	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
3	JEAN PIAGET ACADEMY Private 83 students · Pre-K–5th	83	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	TINY SMILE LEARNING CENTER Private 42 students · TK–5th	42	TK–5th	Not Rated
5	MY HAPPY HOUSE Private 93 students · Pre-K–8th	93	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	BIG STAR PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 34 students · Pre-K–3rd	34	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
7	SHANTI KIDS SCHOOL Private 41 students · Pre-K–5th	41	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
8	IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Private 287 students · Pre-K–8th	287	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	SUNSHINE CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL CENTER Private 67 students · Pre-K–5th	67	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
10	CHILDRENS CHRISTIAN SHOOLHOUSE Private 66 students · Pre-K–6th	66	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	ST JOHN THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Private 158 students · Pre-K–8th	158	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	GROWING TREASURES LEARNING CENTER #2 Private 104 students · Pre-K–6th	104	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
13	LITTLE ANGELS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 48 students · Pre-K–5th	48	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
14	ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LEARNERS INC Private 115 students · Pre-K–5th	115	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
15	REAGAN EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY INC Private 93 students · Pre-K–5th	93	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
16	OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 428 students · Pre-K–8th	428	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	CHILDREN'S PARADISE LEARNING CENTER I #4 Private 123 students · Pre-K–6th	123	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
18	WORLD CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Private 109 students · Kindergarten–5th	109	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
19	EARLY YEARS ACADEMY Private 32 students · Pre-K–1st	32	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
20	MOTHER OF OUR REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 229 students · Pre-K–8th	229	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
21	KINGDOM PALACE DAYCARE INC. Private 56 students · Pre-K–5th	56	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
22	KIDS PLAYHOUSE CHILD CARE CENTER Private 83 students · Pre-K–5th	83	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
23	CHANTY LEARNING CENTER INC/WE LOVE KIDS Private 91 students · Kindergarten–6th	91	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
24	NEW ALADDIN LEARNING CENTER Private 87 students · Pre-K–5th	87	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
25	KIDWORKS USA Private 84 students · Pre-K–5th	84	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
26	INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Private 72 students · Pre-K–3rd	72	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
27	THUMBELINA LEARNING CENTER 2 Private 38 students · Kindergarten–3rd	38	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
28	MY WORLD LEARNING CENTER Private 57 students · Pre-K–3rd	57	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
29	KID'S LOVE DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL Private 38 students · Pre-K–2nd	38	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
30	LITTLE TIGERS OF MIAMI GARDENS Private 56 students · Pre-K–2nd	56	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
31	SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS SCHOOL Private 128 students · Pre-K–6th	128	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
32	OUR LADY OF LOURDES PRESCHOOL Private 65 students · Pre-K–4th	65	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
33	LITTLE ANGEL ACADEMY 2 Private 34 students · Kindergarten–2nd	34	Kindergarten–2nd	Not Rated
34	LITTLE CHILDREN'S LEARNING ACADEMY Private 34 students · Pre-K–4th	34	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
35	LA SCALA PRESCHOOL LEARNING CENTER Private 57 students · Pre-K–1st	57	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
36	KIDS LAND DAY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER Private 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
37	SECOND HOME LEARNING CENTER Private 6 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	6	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
38	ANGELS LOVE CARE Private 16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	16	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
39	CHILDREN'S PARADISE LEARNING CENTER Private 13 students · Kindergarten–1st	13	Kindergarten–1st	Not Rated
40	HAPPY HEARTS LEARNING CENTER Private 23 students · Pre-K–2nd	23	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
41	KIDS AREA LEARNING CENTER Private 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	1	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
42	SILVIAS SCHOOL Private 11 students · Pre-K–2nd	11	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
43	THE CREATIVE CHILD DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER Private 15 students · Pre-K–1st	15	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
44	CHOO-CHOO LEARNING STATION Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
45	PRIMARY LEARNING ACADEMY Private 22 students · Pre-K–3rd	22	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
46	ABC DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Private 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
47	AMAZING LEARNING ACADEMY II Private 12 students · Kindergarten–1st	12	Kindergarten–1st	Not Rated
48	BAMBI LAND DAY CARE Private 13 students · Pre-K–2nd	13	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
49	DISCOVER MONTESSORI ACADEMY-PSN Private 10 students · Pre-K–1st	10	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
50	LOS PINOS NUEVOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORP. Private 21 students · Pre-K–2nd	21	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
51	PINOCCHIO DAY CARE Private 13 students · Pre-K–2nd	13	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
52	GROWING TREASURES PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 19 students · Kindergarten–1st	19	Kindergarten–1st	Not Rated
53	CHILDRENS PARADISE LEARNING CENTER #3 UNIT 1 Private 26 students · Pre-K–2nd	26	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
54	STEPS FOR LEARNING PRESCHOOL CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–2nd	8	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
55	EINSTEINS LEARNING CENTER 1 Private 15 students · Pre-K–1st	15	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
56	THE LEARNING CORNER ACADEMY INC Private 10 students · Pre-K–2nd	10	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
57	MISSION OF GOD ACADEMY Private 23 students · Pre-K–4th	23	Pre-K–4th	Not Rated
58	GROWING TREASURE PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 19 students · Pre-K–1st	19	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL 880 students · 6th–8th	880	6th–8th	5.6
2	HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL 978 students · 6th–8th	978	6th–8th	5.4
3	IMATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL 783 students · 6th–8th	783	6th–8th	5.4
4	LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL 570 students · 6th–8th	570	6th–8th	5.3
5	PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL 794 students · 6th–8th	794	6th–8th	5.2
6	HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL 723 students · 6th–8th	723	6th–8th	5.0
7	MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL 969 students · 6th–8th	969	6th–8th	4.9

High Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	JOSE MARTI MAST 6-12 ACADEMY 926 students · 6th–12th	926	6th–12th	8.3
2	CITY OF HIALEAH EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY 975 students · 6th–12th	975	6th–12th	7.5
3	MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL 1,199 students · 9th–12th	1,199	9th–12th	5.5
4	IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 1,019 students · 9th–12th	1,019	9th–12th	5.4
5	YOUTH CO-OP PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL 249 students · 9th–12th	249	9th–12th	4.3
6	HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1,721 students · 9th–12th	1,721	9th–12th	4.1
7	AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1,627 students · 9th–12th	1,627	9th–12th	3.9
8	WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1,106 students · 9th–12th	1,106	9th–12th	3.6
9	HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH 1,353 students · 9th–12th	1,353	9th–12th	3.3
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CHAMPAGNAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 186 students · 6th–12th	186	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	EBENEZER INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 100 students · 9th–12th	100	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	NORTH AMERICAN ACADEMY Private 381 students · 9th–12th	381	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	NORTH AMERICAN ACADEMY Private 516 students · 10th–12th	516	10th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL INC 281 students · Kindergarten–12th	281	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
2	LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOL (HIALEAH CAMPUS) 180 students · Kindergarten–12th	180	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
Private Schools 11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 346 students · Pre-K–12th	346	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	AMERICAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & ART CENTER Private 98 students · Pre-K–12th	98	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	OUR LADY OF CHARITY SCHOOL Private 204 students · Pre-K–11th	204	Pre-K–11th	Not Rated
4	MASTERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 415 students · Kindergarten–9th	415	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated
5	ASBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 194 students · Pre-K–10th	194	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
6	THE GLORY OF GOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 58 students · Kindergarten–12th	58	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	HOREB CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 413 students · Pre-K–12th	413	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	CHILDREN'S PARADISE Private 81 students · Pre-K–9th	81	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
9	ALL STARS EDUCATION ACADEMY Private 89 students · Kindergarten–12th	89	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
10	TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 54 students · 1st–12th	54	1st–12th	Not Rated
11	AMERICA'S CHRISTIAN FUTURE PRESCHOOL ELEMENTARY Private 185 students · Pre-K–9th	185	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Hialeah

Hialeah, Florida · 118 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 7 ZIP codes

Median Income

$63,499

Median Home Value

$374,857

Median Rent

$1,678/mo

Population

351,492

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

51%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Community Profile

Hialeah has a median household income of $63,499. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $374,857, with a median rent of $1,678/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.3%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Florida
Total Schools: 118
Elementary: 85
Middle: 7
High: 13
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.6/10

Resources

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School District

MIAMI-DADE

536 schools · 335,500 students

Nearby Cities

Hialeah Gardens (12 schools)

2 mi

Miami Lakes (12 schools)

3 mi

Miami Springs (10 schools)

4 mi

Opa Locka (10 schools)

4 mi

Virginia Gardens (1 school)

4 mi

Miami Gardens (36 schools)

El Portal (2 schools)

6 mi

Miami (489 schools)

8 mi

City Miami Gardens (1 school)

7 mi

Miami Shores (6 schools)

7 mi

North Miami (17 schools)

8 mi

Pembroke Pines (35 schools)

10 mi

Coral Gables (17 schools)

10 mi

Other Major Cities in Florida

Top metros statewide by school count.

Orlando 299 schools Jacksonville 296 schools Tampa 239 schools Pensacola 89 schools Kissimmee 86 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hialeah, Florida

How many schools are in Hialeah, Florida?

Hialeah has 118 schools, including 45 public and 73 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hialeah, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hialeah is 5.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Hialeah, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Hialeah on MySchoolScout is Hive Preparatory School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hialeah, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hialeah on MySchoolScout is Hive Preparatory School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Hialeah, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Hialeah on MySchoolScout is Mater Academy Lakes Middle School with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What is the best high school in Hialeah, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Hialeah on MySchoolScout is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy with a composite score of 8.3/10.

How many school districts serve Hialeah, Florida?

Hialeah is served by 1 school district: Miami-dade.

What is the education level in Hialeah, Florida?

According to Census data, 25% of adults in Hialeah have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hialeah, Florida?

The median household income in Hialeah is approximately $63,499 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Hialeah, Florida?

Yes, Hialeah has 73 private schools alongside 45 public schools. The top-rated private school is Dade Christian School with a score of 8.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hialeah, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hialeah is 13.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hialeah, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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