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#903 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Big Star Private School
Elementary School · Hialeah, FL
A private elementary school in Hialeah, FL serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
4246 W 12TH AVE, Hialeah, FL 33012
- 6.8:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Big Star Private School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,818
Median home value
$355,600
Median rent
$1,562/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33012; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Childcare & Preschool CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Jean Piaget AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| The Learning Corner Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| America's Christian Future Preschool ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–9 | 0.4 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Big Star Private School is listed in Hialeah, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Big Star Private School
Big Star Private School is a private elementary school in Hialeah, FL, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Star Private School
What grades does Big Star Private School serve?
Big Star Private School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Big Star Private School?
Big Star Private School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Star Private School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Star Private School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Big Star Private School rank in FL?
Big Star Private School ranks #903 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Big Star Private School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Star Private School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Big Star Private School a private school?
Yes, Big Star Private 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 Big Star Private School a religious school?
No, Big Star Private School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 558-4884
- Area population (ZIP 33012)
- 69,408
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 33012; 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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