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#1042 of 1,462 private schools in FL
William a Kirlew JR Academy
Elementary School
18900 NW 32ND AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#1,042 of 1,462
In Miami Gardens
#4 of 9
public schools
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William a Kirlew JR Academy
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About William a Kirlew JR Academy
William a Kirlew JR Academy is a private elementary school in Miami Gardens, FL. William a Kirlew JR Academy serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. William a Kirlew JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 113 students, William a Kirlew JR Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
William a Kirlew JR Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow William a Kirlew JR Academy compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Miami Gardens, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| William a Kirlew JR Academy (this school) | 5.7 |
| BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.5 |
| CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER | 6.4 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 9.2 |
| EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS | 5.8 |
| NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER | 7.7 |
| MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.1 |
| CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.3 |
| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.8 |
| ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER | 4.7 |
| ASPIRE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | — |
| DR. FREDERICA S. WILSON/SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.4 |
| LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.2 |
| NORTH GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 7.8 |
| CHARLES DAVID WYCHE JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.3 |
| NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES | 9.2 |
| NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
18900 NW 32ND AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William a Kirlew JR Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MIAMI GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Miami Gardens, see our Miami Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,255
Median Home Value
$332,400
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
Population
37,318
College Educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
38.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William a Kirlew JR Academy
What grades does William a Kirlew JR Academy serve?
William a Kirlew JR Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend William a Kirlew JR Academy?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Kirlew JR Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Kirlew JR Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does William a Kirlew JR Academy rank in FL?
William a Kirlew JR Academy ranks #1,042 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is William a Kirlew JR Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William a Kirlew JR Academy a private school?
Yes, William a Kirlew JR Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is William a Kirlew JR Academy a religious school?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 474-4760
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