Claude Pepper Elementary School

Claude Pepper Elementary School serves 428 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Miami's established suburban community. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 81st percentile among Florida elementary schools at #735 out of 3,816 statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 63% scoring proficient or above across all grade levels, while 57% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Claude Pepper Elementary sits in the heart of Miami-Dade County's 33186 ZIP code, where the median household income reaches $81,599 and home values average $391,500. The surrounding community of nearly 69,000 residents includes 35% with bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an education-focused environment for families.

With a relatively low poverty rate of 12.3%, the neighborhood provides a stable foundation for student learning. Located on Southwest 96th Street, the school operates within Miami's large suburban landscape, offering families the benefits of suburban living while maintaining access to the broader educational and cultural resources of the Miami metropolitan area.