Best Schools in Miami, Florida
497 schools · 281 Elementary · 49 Middle · 97 High · 70 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $75,338
- Median home value
- $470,922
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 53%
30% 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
#187 of 280
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Florida avg (6.4)
Median household income
$75k
101% of Florida median
Schools in this city
421
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
281 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 197 students · Kindergarten–7th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 432 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.2 |
| 3 | 1,148 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.1 |
| 4 | 406 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 5 | 754 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 6 | 315 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.9 |
| 7 | 478 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 8 | 350 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 9 | 639 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 |
| 10 | 686 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.7 |
| 11 | 344 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 12 | 360 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 13 | 756 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.6 |
| 14 | 364 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 15 | 403 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.5 |
| 16 | 642 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 17 | 485 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 18 | 643 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 19 | 1,189 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 20 | 354 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 21 | 547 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 22 | 446 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 23 | 310 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 24 | 225 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.3 |
| 25 | 94 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.3 |
Show 256 more elementary schools
| 26 | 342 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 | ||
| 27 | 349 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 28 | 968 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 29 | 451 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.2 | ||
| 30 | 416 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 31 | 945 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 | ||
| 32 | 556 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 33 | 585 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 34 | 231 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 35 | 77 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 8.0 | ||
| 36 | 441 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 37 | 830 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.0 | ||
| 38 | 725 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 39 | 294 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 40 | 459 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 41 | 816 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 42 | 544 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 43 | 472 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 44 | 957 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 | ||
| 45 | 806 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 46 | 728 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 47 | 43 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 48 | 891 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 49 | 423 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 50 | 591 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 51 | 550 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 52 | 770 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 53 | 1,018 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 54 | 512 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 55 | 435 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 56 | 300 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 57 | 450 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 58 | 149 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 59 | 518 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 60 | 573 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 61 | 357 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 62 | 513 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 63 | 285 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 64 | 822 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 65 | 425 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 66 | 1,229 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 67 | 205 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 68 | 522 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 69 | 442 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 | ||
| 70 | 286 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 71 | 367 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 72 | 732 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.2 | ||
| 73 | 294 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.1 | ||
| 74 | 343 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 75 | 256 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 76 | 617 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 77 | 428 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 78 | 386 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 | ||
| 79 | 404 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 80 | 622 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 81 | 734 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 82 | 782 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 83 | 538 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 84 | 327 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.9 | ||
| 85 | 626 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 86 | 322 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 87 | 378 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 88 | 934 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.8 | ||
| 89 | 127 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 90 | 1,182 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 91 | 506 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 92 | 986 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 93 | 369 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 94 | 692 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 95 | 403 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 96 | 788 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 97 | 401 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 98 | 418 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 99 | 319 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 100 | 492 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 101 | 255 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 102 | 631 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 103 | 390 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 104 | 336 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 105 | 308 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 106 | 476 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 107 | 458 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 108 | 607 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.3 | ||
| 109 | 330 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 110 | 1,071 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 111 | 662 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 112 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 113 | 327 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 114 | 2,158 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 115 | 373 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 116 | 399 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 117 | 591 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 118 | 807 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 119 | 594 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 120 | 567 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 121 | 283 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 122 | 937 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 123 | 738 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 124 | 890 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 125 | 475 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 126 | 330 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 127 | 316 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 128 | 642 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 129 | 764 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 130 | 880 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 131 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 132 | 387 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 133 | 585 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 134 | 446 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 135 | 354 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 136 | 471 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 137 | 611 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 138 | 311 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.6 | ||
| 139 | 761 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 140 | 821 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 141 | 212 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 | ||
| 142 | 328 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 143 | 537 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 144 | 966 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 145 | 471 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 146 | 423 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 147 | 543 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 148 | 681 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 149 | 536 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 150 | 170 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 151 | 270 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 152 | 585 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 153 | 367 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 154 | 507 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 155 | 430 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 156 | 157 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 157 | 562 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 | ||
| 158 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 159 | 194 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 160 | 198 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 161 | 535 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.2 | ||
| 162 | 1,666 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 163 | 850 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 164 | 669 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 165 | 216 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 | ||
| 166 | 110 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.4 | ||
| Private Schools 115 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 76 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CHILDREN S RAINBOW DAY SCHOOL
Private
232 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 69 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | KLA ELEMENTARY
Private
145 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | ON THE HORIZON LEARNING CENTER
Private
55 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | CENTNER ACADEMY LLC
Private
200 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | KENDALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
235 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL
Private
61 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | KING'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
123 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | LA SCUOLA
Private
67 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | DEBBIE SCHOOL
Private
85 students · Pre-K–T1 | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF MIAMI
Private
97 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | CHILDRENS RESOURCES
Private
39 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | HIGHPOINT ACADEMY
Private
255 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | WORLD OF KIDS ACADEMY
Private
57 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
211 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | CORAL PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
116 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | ST BRENDAN ELEMENTARY
Private
672 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | 252 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | IT'S A SMALL WORLD ACADEMY
Private
49 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | ST AGATHA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
281 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | THE 2ND HOUSE ACADEMY CORP.
Private
85 students · Kindergarten–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | ST JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL
Private
299 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | GLADEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
162 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 25 | PALMETTO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
42 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 26 | 285 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 27 | CONCHITA ESPINOSA ACADEMY
Private
426 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 28 | YIN YANG ACADEMY
Private
38 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 29 | BUMBLE BEE DAYCARE
Private
62 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 30 | HOSANNA LEARNING CENTER
Private
55 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 31 | ST HUGH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
248 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 32 | 103 students · Kindergarten–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 33 | 137 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 34 | CATTOIRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
64 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 35 | 323 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 36 | 90 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 37 | VON WEDEL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
44 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 38 | KIDS SMALL WORLD LEARNING CENTER
Private
62 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 39 | STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL
Private
325 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 40 | ST MARYS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Private
422 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 41 | ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
419 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 42 | TOWN CENTER PRESCHOOL
Private
50 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 43 | EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
744 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 44 | 99 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 45 | HAPPY HEARTS DAYCARE, INC
Private
65 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 46 | KIDS FOR KIDS ACADEMY
Private
43 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 47 | JUST KIDS CENTERS
Private
68 students · Kindergarten–7th | Not Rated | ||
| 48 | ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Private
322 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 49 | NEW JERUSALEM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
54 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 50 | KINGDOM ACADEMY
Private
273 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 51 | 42 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 52 | A & G DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER
Private
47 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 53 | MOTHER OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
218 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 54 | JOSE MARTI SCHOOL 1
Private
38 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 55 | APPLE LEARNING CENTER
Private
30 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 56 | MASTERS PREPARATORY SCHOOL-NOR
Private
76 students · T1–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 57 | BAMBY'S DAY CARE CENTER
Private
58 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 58 | KIDS PARADISE LEARNING CENTER
Private
118 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 59 | 140 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 60 | CITY INNOVATION SCHOOL INC
Private
42 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 61 | 42 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 62 | 49 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 63 | KIDDY ACADEMY 2
Private
140 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 64 | 51 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 65 | EBENEZER DAY CARE
Private
52 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 66 | ST TIMOTHY PARISH SCHOOL
Private
442 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 67 | SHEYE'S OF MIAMI ELEMENTARY INC.
Private
67 students · Kindergarten–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 68 | 43 students · Pre-K–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 69 | B. WRIGHT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Private
154 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 70 | HAPPY MEMORIES LEARNING CENTER 2
Private
35 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 71 | 30 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 72 | SUNSET MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
8 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 73 | REM LEARNING CENTER
Private
15 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 74 | LA PRIMA CASA MONTESSORI
Private
2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 75 | GABLES MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
5 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 76 | 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 77 | 16 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 78 | MIA PICCOLO MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 79 | 11 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 80 | 7 students · Kindergarten–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 81 | NEW HORIZONS PRIVATE SCHOOL
Private
23 students · Kindergarten–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 82 | CAROUSEL LEARNING ACADEMY
Private
4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 83 | CHILDREN'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER
Private
13 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 84 | VICTORIA'S PLAYHOUSE PRE-K
Private
10 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 85 | AMAZING LEARNING ACADEMY
Private
12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 86 | LAGO MAR PRESCHOOL I
Private
29 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 87 | 12 students · Kindergarten–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 88 | 8 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 89 | BRIGHT FUTURES PRESCHOOL
Private
8 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 90 | FIRST IMPRESSIONS PRESCHOOL
Private
16 students · Kindergarten–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 91 | KIDS ADVENTURE LEARNING CENTER
Private
22 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 92 | LINCOLN-MARTI SCHOOL
Private
28 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 93 | MIAMI BAPTIST SCHOOL
Private
24 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 94 | 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 95 | 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 96 | MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Private
16 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 97 | LITTLE HEROES ACADEMY CORP
Private
10 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 98 | 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 99 | NEW HORIZONS PRIVATE SCHOOL
Private
23 students · Kindergarten–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 100 | TANGERINE LEARNING CENTER LLC
Private
21 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 101 | LA PRIMA CASA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
21 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 102 | CASA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Private
3 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 103 | SOL ACADEMY, INC
Private
10 students · Pre-K–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 104 | WYNWOOD LEARNING CENTER II
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 105 | TINICITI PRESCHOOL
Private
4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 106 | GOSPEL ASSEMBLY ACADEMY INC
Private
17 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 107 | 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 108 | O.L.L.A.S. ACADEMY
Private
12 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 109 | OUR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AT CO
Private
17 students · Pre-K–2nd | Not Rated | ||
| 110 | LITTLE GENIUS LEARN AND PLAY
Private
7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 111 | MIAMI SPRINGS ACADEMY
Private
20 students · Kindergarten–4th | Not Rated | ||
| 112 | LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL CORP
Private
1 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 113 | CAROUSEL LEARNING ACADEMY
Private
5 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 114 | VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 115 | THE CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
Private
18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
49 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 329 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 292 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 490 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 5 | 1,200 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 431 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 7 | 595 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 8 | 1,008 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 529 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 10 | 242 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 11 | 478 students · 6th–8th | 6.8 |
| 12 | 966 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 13 | 642 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 14 | 317 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 15 | 383 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 16 | 1,239 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 17 | 529 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 18 | 226 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 19 | 937 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 20 | 473 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 21 | 727 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 22 | 495 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 23 | 943 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 24 | 439 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 25 | 255 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
Show 24 more middle schools
| 26 | 890 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 27 | 757 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 28 | 406 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 29 | 169 students · 6th–9th | 5.4 | ||
| 30 | 517 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 31 | 567 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 32 | 651 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 33 | 803 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 34 | 412 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 | ||
| 35 | 450 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 | ||
| 36 | 840 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 | ||
| 37 | 477 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 | ||
| 38 | 770 students · 6th–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 39 | 25 students · 6th–8th | — | ||
| 40 | 20 students · 6th–8th | — | ||
| Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
135 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | JOSE MARTI SCHOOL #2
Private
57 students · 4th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 197 students · 3rd–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 38 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | KINGDOM ACADEMY II
Private
75 students · 6th–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | CITI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
58 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | BOLA CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER
Private
2 students · 2nd–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | FL ACADEMY
Private
12 students · 1st–1st | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | RISE UP ACADEMICS
Private
4 students · 2nd–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
97 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313 students · 6th–12th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 185 students · 6th–12th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 324 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 1,841 students · 6th–12th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 32 students · 6th–12th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 1,614 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 32 students · 6th–12th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 492 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 513 students · 6th–12th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 465 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 11 | 360 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 12 | 234 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 13 | 273 students · 11th–12th | 6.6 |
| 14 | 122 students · 11th–12th | 6.6 |
| 15 | 137 students · 11th–12th | 6.6 |
| 16 | 299 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 17 | 1,045 students · 6th–12th | 6.3 |
| 18 | 1,135 students · 6th–12th | 6.3 |
| 19 | 2,672 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 20 | 3,296 students · 8th–12th | 6.2 |
| 21 | 36 students · 6th–12th | 6.2 |
| 22 | 75 students · 6th–12th | 6.1 |
| 23 | 324 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 |
| 24 | 252 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 25 | 298 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
Show 72 more high schools
| 26 | 39 students · 6th–12th | 5.5 | ||
| 27 | 4,389 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 28 | 308 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 29 | 539 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 30 | 2,006 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 31 | 145 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 32 | 253 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 33 | 2,191 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 34 | 551 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 35 | 2,296 students · 8th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 36 | 1,252 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 | ||
| 37 | 32 students · 6th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 38 | 171 students · 6th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 39 | 3,018 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 40 | 2,181 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 41 | 1,037 students · 6th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 42 | 1,404 students · 9th–12th | 4.3 | ||
| 43 | 870 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 44 | 1,065 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 45 | 481 students · 8th–12th | 4.0 | ||
| 46 | 1,036 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 | ||
| 47 | 2,235 students · 8th–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 48 | 1,786 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 | ||
| 49 | 631 students · 9th–12th | 3.7 | ||
| 50 | 1,536 students · 9th–12th | 3.7 | ||
| 51 | 525 students · 9th–12th | 3.7 | ||
| 52 | 2,523 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 | ||
| 53 | 999 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 | ||
| 54 | 1,608 students · 9th–12th | 3.5 | ||
| 55 | 254 students · 6th–12th | 3.5 | ||
| 56 | 1,290 students · 9th–12th | 3.4 | ||
| 57 | 1,576 students · 9th–12th | 3.1 | ||
| 58 | 1,429 students · 9th–12th | 2.9 | ||
| 59 | 16 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 60 | 14 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 61 | 22 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 62 | 20 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 63 | 23 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 64 | 3 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
| 65 | 28 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 66 | 18 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 67 | 7 students · 8th–12th | — | ||
| 68 | 184 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 69 | 194 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 70 | 101 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 71 | 750 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
| 72 | 222 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| 73 | 357 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 24 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | FUSION ACADEMY - MIAMI
Private
33 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | RANSOM EVERGLADES SCHOOL
Private
1,121 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | PALMETTO BAY ACADEMY
Private
37 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | YESHIVA OF MIAMI INC.
Private
45 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | COMMUNITY LEARNING ACADEMY
Private
68 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | IMMACULATA-LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Private
876 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | 68 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | AMERICAN WORLDWIDE ACADEMY
Private
678 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | DADE PREP ACADEMY INC.
Private
68 students · 8th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,731 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | THIRD WORLD EDUCATION INC.
Private
93 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | KEYSTONE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Private
862 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | ACADEMICA INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Private
332 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 14 | 672 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 15 | OUR LADY OF LOURDES ACADEMY
Private
840 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 16 | WESTERN GENERAL EDUCATION
Private
39 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 17 | ST BRENDAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,224 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 18 | 1,377 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 19 | ALTA CAREER ACADEMY
Private
47 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 20 | ALTA CAREER ACADEMY
Private
41 students · 7th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 21 | WORLDED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Private
485 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 22 | DAWERE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Private
1,165 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 23 | DR I. MONTEALEGRE
Private
48 students · 10th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 24 | 25 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
70 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 351 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,360 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 101 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 4 | 824 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 5 | 41 students · 6th–11th | 5.8 | ||
| 6 | 81 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 7 | 58 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.7 | ||
| 8 | 375 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.7 | ||
| 9 | 68 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 10 | 42 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.7 | ||
| 11 | 888 students · Kindergarten–10th | 5.6 | ||
| 12 | 110 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 13 | 1,234 students · Kindergarten–10th | 5.2 | ||
| 14 | 454 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 15 | 78 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.1 | ||
| 16 | 171 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.0 | ||
| 17 | 101 students · 2nd–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 18 | 668 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.5 | ||
| 19 | 5 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 20 | 13 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 21 | 165 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 49 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 160 students · Pre-K–11th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CUSHMAN SCHOOL
Private
672 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | OUR PRIDE ACADEMY INC.
Private
130 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | MIAMI LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Private
100 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show 45 more other schools
| 5 | KESHER LD
Private
82 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 6 | SCHECK HILLEL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Private
956 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 7 | LEARNING LINKS SCHOOL HOUSE
Private
108 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 8 | ROSEMONT ACADEMY
Private
51 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 9 | CARROLLTON SCHOOL-SACRED HEART
Private
811 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 10 | WESTWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
437 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 11 | MCA ACADEMY
Private
61 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated |
| 12 | ATLANTIS ACADEMY
Private
136 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 13 | MOT ACADEMY
Private
41 students · T1–12th | Not Rated |
| 14 | M.O.T. ACADEMY
Private
41 students · T1–12th | Not Rated |
| 15 | MLC PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Private
30 students · 4th–12th | Not Rated |
| 16 | CALUSA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Private
154 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 17 | SUNSHINE LEARNING MIAMI
Private
77 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 18 | 70 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 19 | MIAMI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Private
1,266 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 20 | GREAT HEIGHTS ACADEMY INC.
Private
148 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 21 | GREATER MIAMI ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Private
347 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 22 | EASTER SEALS ACADEMY
Private
63 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated |
| 23 | CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS
Private
43 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 24 | 125 students · 4th–12th | Not Rated |
| 25 | PNEUMA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
85 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated |
| 26 | THE CARRIE BRAZER CENTER
Private
30 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 27 | GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY
Private
56 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 28 | NORTHDADE REGIONAL ACADEMY
Private
84 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 29 | JUANITA G HAWKINS ACADEMY
Private
45 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 30 | REVIVER ACADEMY
Private
76 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 31 | JEREMIAH ACADEMY
Private
116 students · Kindergarten–10th | Not Rated |
| 32 | 33 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 33 | CARRIE BRAZER CENTER FOR AUTISM
Private
30 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 34 | MIAMI CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
308 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 35 | 67 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 36 | WEST DADE ACADEMY
Private
81 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 37 | EDC ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Private
94 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 38 | LA PROGRESIVA SCHOOL
Private
703 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 39 | BE UNIQUE ACADEMY PREP
Private
38 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 40 | ROYAL HOLLOW ACADEMY
Private
142 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 41 | MIAMI VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Private
59 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated |
| 42 | ARLINGTON ACADEMY OF MIAMI INC
Private
21 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 43 | 4 students · 3rd–12th | Not Rated |
| 44 | 18 students · 1st–11th | Not Rated |
| 45 | THE MIAMI SUDBURY SCHOOL
Private
17 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 46 | AMC ACADEMY
Private
23 students · Kindergarten–11th | Not Rated |
| 47 | OASIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
22 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 48 | ACE ACADEMY
Private
15 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated |
| 49 | THE VICTORY SCHOOL
Private
20 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
Schools in Miami
Miami, Florida · 497 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 56 ZIP codes
Median Income
$75,338
Median Home Value
$470,922
Median Rent
$1,847/mo
Population
2,024,351
College Educated
36%
Homeownership
53%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Community Profile
Miami has a median household income of $75,338. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $470,922, with a median rent of $1,847/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.4%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Florida
- Total Schools
- 497
- Elementary
- 281
- Middle
- 49
- High
- 97
- Districts
- 8
- Avg Rating
- 6.1/10
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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
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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.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Miami, Florida
How many schools are in Miami, Florida?
Miami has 497 schools, including 300 public and 197 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 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Mater Academy Kiwanis with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Mater Academy Kiwanis with a composite score of 9.4/10.
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 8.5/10.
What is the best high school in Miami, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Miami on MySchoolScout is Young Womens Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 $75,338 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Miami, Florida?
Yes, Miami has 197 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 19.2:1. 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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