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Best Miami-dade County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 437 public elementary schools serving 247,663 students in Miami-dade County, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami-dade County, FL are Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami-dade County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Miami-dade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Miami-dade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1818.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Gr: PK-5 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 404-7775
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Springview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3333.
Somerset Academy Bay
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Gr: K-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami-dade County, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Miami-dade County, FL include Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in Miami-dade County?
449 public elementary schools are located in Miami-dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-dade County?
Miami-dade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Miami-dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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