Best 33156 Florida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,426 students in 33156, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33156, FL are Palmetto Elementary School, Pinecrest Elementary School and Vineland K-8 Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33156 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33156, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33156, FL Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Vineland K-8 Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Howard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7750 Sw 136th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1412
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Kenwood K-8 Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9300 Sw 79th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 271-5061
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33156, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33156, FL include Palmetto Elementary School, Pinecrest Elementary School and Vineland K-8 Center.
How many public preschools are located in 33156?
5 public preschools are located in 33156.
What is the racial composition of students in 33156?
33156 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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