Somerset Palms Academy

Somerset Palms Academy is a charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 315 students across kindergarten through eighth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — a rating MySchoolScout labels Exceptional — built on a 9.2 academic score and a notably higher 9.8 growth score. That growth figure is the real headline: students at Somerset Palms advance academically at a faster rate than the vast majority of their Florida peers.

The numbers put it at the very top of Florida's public school landscape. Somerset Palms ranks 29th out of 3,777 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of all Florida schools. Its Miami standing is equally strong — 4th among 280 schools citywide — a position it holds across school types, not just within the charter sector.

With a student-teacher ratio of 18.5 to 1, the school keeps class sizes manageable across its 315-student enrollment. For families evaluating elementary options in Miami-Dade, the combination of strong academic performance and exceptional year-over-year student growth makes Somerset Palms one of the most compelling choices available in the region.

Somerset Palms Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.