Best Schools in Miami, Florida
515 schools · 290 Elementary · 47 Middle · 102 High · 76 Other
Choosing a school in Miami?
Use this page to compare every school in Miami by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kendale Elementary School
Elementary · Miami-Dade. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Royal Palm Elementary School
Elementary · Miami-Dade. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Snapper Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Miami-Dade. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated 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 real test data across 278 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
515
300 public · 215 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$477,934
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Schools
515
300 public · 215 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$477,934
home value · ACS
Districts
8
serving the city
Rates 9.8/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Miami schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Miami
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 278 rated schools; 515 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendale Elementary School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Royal Palm Elementary School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Snapper Creek Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Emerson Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Seminole Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Gratigny Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenglade Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Royal Green Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Oliver Hoover Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $75,839
- Median home value
- $477,934
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
41% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Miami compares
Florida rank
#114 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$76k
101% of Florida median
Schools in this city
441
Education Snapshot
Miami, FloridaMiami's education landscape spans 497 schools across 8 districts, enrolling roughly 210,013 students — one of Florida's largest urban school markets. The 421 rated schools average 6.5/10 on the MySchoolScout composite, a quarter point above Florida's statewide average of 6.3/10, indicating the system outperforms the state norm despite its scale. The level mix skews elementary: 281 elementary campuses versus 97 high schools and 49 middle schools, with 70 combined or other-level campuses completing the count. Charter presence is notable — 89 charter schools account for 18% of all 497 schools, reflecting strong demand for alternatives to district assignment. Median household income of $75,107 runs just 1% below the Florida state median of $75,487, placing Miami families at near-exact statewide economic parity. Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher reach 35%, anchoring a parent base that navigates 8 districts and 89 charter options.
Miami-Dade runs Miami's public schools
300 public schools. Miami-Dade is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Miami is a Miami-Dade school (283 of 300).
Among 278 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.6 to 9.8 — the spread is inside Miami, not a citywide average.
89 of the 300 public schools are charters (30%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Miami-Dade283 public · 94%
- Broward7 public · 2%
- Osceola3 public · 1%
- Orange2 public · 1%
- Palm Beach2 public · 1%
About Schools in Miami, Florida
Miami's public school system spans 280 ranked schools, giving parents one of the largest urban school landscapes in Florida to navigate. The city-wide average sits at 6.4 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks significant variation across zip codes. Scores range from the bottom quartile up to a 9.4, so where you live in Miami matters enormously. The sheer number of options makes systematic comparison essential before committing to a neighborhood.
The top of the performance curve is genuinely strong. Young Women's Preparatory Academy leads all 280 ranked schools with a 9.4 out of 10, the highest score in the city. Three elementary schools — Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset, Mater Academy Kiwanis, and Somerset Palms Academy — each score 9.3 or 9.4, signaling that Miami's charter and preparatory elementary sector punches well above average. Calusa Elementary rounds out the top five at 9.2. Parents searching at the elementary level will find the strongest concentration of high performers among these charter-model schools.
Looking at the full distribution, 107 of Miami's 280 schools — 38% — score 7 or higher. That means parents who research strategically can access above-average schools across multiple grade levels and areas of the city. The flip side: 62% of schools score below 7, so school assignment by default address carries real risk. Miami rewards research far more than most cities its size.
Practically, parents should filter first by grade level and score threshold, then cross-check geographic accessibility. Charter options like Somerset and Mater Academy campuses appear repeatedly among the top performers, so families should confirm enrollment windows and lottery timelines early — seats at 9.0+ schools fill fast. For high school, Young Women's Preparatory Academy is the standout in the data, though enrollment is gender-specific. Parents with daughters should put it at the top of the research list. Miami's school system gives you real choices at the high end; the work is knowing where to look before school-year deadlines close the door.
Elementary Schools
290 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 343 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.8 |
| 2 | 476 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.8 |
| 3 | 350 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.7 |
| 4 | 283 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.6 |
| 5 | 492 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.6 |
| 6 | 418 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 7 | 316 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 8 | 43 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
| 9 | 403 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 10 | 617 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
Show all 290 elementary schools in Miami
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
47 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301 students · 6th–8th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 329 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 406 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 490 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 169 students · 6th–9th | 8.6 |
| 6 | 1,200 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 431 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 8 | 595 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 9 | 1,008 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 10 | 529 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
Show all 47 middle schools in Miami
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
102 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 324 students · 9th–12th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 357 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 253 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 360 students · 9th–12th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 185 students · 6th–12th | 8.3 |
| 6 | 539 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 222 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 8 | 465 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 3,296 students · 8th–12th | 7.3 |
| 10 | 1,841 students · 6th–12th | 7.3 |
Show all 102 high schools in Miami
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
76 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 351 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 888 students · Kindergarten–10th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 1,360 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 |
| 4 | 824 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 81 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 |
| 6 | 101 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 |
| 7 | 58 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.8 |
| 8 | 375 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.8 |
| 9 | 42 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.8 |
| 10 | 1,234 students · Kindergarten–10th | 5.5 |
Show all 76 other schools in Miami
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Miami
Miami, Florida · 515 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 57 ZIP codes
Median Income
$75,839
Median Home Value
$477,934
Median Rent
$1,850/mo
Population
2,043,806
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Community Profile
Miami has a median household income of $75,839. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $477,934, with a median rent of $1,850/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.3%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 290
- Middle
- 47
- High
- 102
- Other
- 76
Resources
School Districts (8)
BROWARD
325 schools · 251,408 students
MIAMI-DADE
536 schools · 335,500 students
LAKE
61 schools · 48,285 students
ORANGE
275 schools · 206,815 students
OSCEOLA
86 schools · 74,289 students
PALM BEACH
235 schools · 189,777 students
POLK
167 schools · 111,041 students
Miccosukee Indian School
1 school · 165 students
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Miami, Florida
How many schools are in Miami, Florida?
Miami has 515 schools, including 300 public and 215 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Miami, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Miami is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Kendale Elementary School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Kendale Elementary School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Miami on MySchoolScout is International Studies Academy Middle School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best high school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Archimedean Upper Conservatory with a composite score of 9.4/10.
How many school districts serve Miami, Florida?
Miami is served by 8 school districts: Broward, Miami-Dade, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, Miccosukee Indian School.
What is the education level in Miami, Florida?
According to Census data, 36% of adults in Miami have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Miami, Florida?
The median household income in Miami is approximately $75,839 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Miami, Florida?
Yes, Miami has 215 private schools alongside 300 public schools. The top-rated private school is Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership Academy with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Miami, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Miami is 19.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Miami, 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.