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#1447 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Alhambra Heights Challenger School
School · North Miami, FL
A private school in North Miami, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 9th.
1200 NE 135TH ST, North Miami, FL 33161
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
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Where Alhambra Heights Challenger School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,265
Median home value
$376,500
Median rent
$1,494/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
42.4%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Miami Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,266 | Compare → |
| Miami Union Academy of SdaPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Miami Union Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alhambra Heights Challenger School is listed in North Miami, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alhambra Heights Challenger School
Alhambra Heights Challenger School is a private school in North Miami, FL, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,447 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alhambra Heights Challenger School
What grades does Alhambra Heights Challenger School serve?
Alhambra Heights Challenger School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Alhambra Heights Challenger School?
Alhambra Heights Challenger School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Heights Challenger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra Heights Challenger School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Alhambra Heights Challenger School rank in FL?
Alhambra Heights Challenger School ranks #1,447 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Alhambra Heights Challenger School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alhambra Heights Challenger School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alhambra Heights Challenger School a private school?
Yes, Alhambra Heights Challenger School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alhambra Heights Challenger School a religious school?
No, Alhambra Heights Challenger School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 9% M / 91% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (786) 401-7130
- Area population (ZIP 33161)
- 54,128
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33161; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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