Best 33012 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,942 students in 33012, FL (there are 23 private schools, serving 2,364 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 33012, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33012, FL are Meadowlane Elementary School, John G. Dupuis Elementary School and Mae M. Walters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33012 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33012, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33012, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4280 W 8th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0660
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
John G. Dupuis Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 W 59th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Mae M. Walters Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 W 33rd St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 W 16th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0301
Gr: PK-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6735 W 5th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0770
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Palm Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 W 18th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 818-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Henry H. Filer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
531 W 29th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-6601
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 33012, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33012?
8 public schools are located in 33012.
What percentage of students in 33012 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 33012 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33012?
33012 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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