Best Schools in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL has 67 public schools (20 high, 10 middle, 32 elementary) serving 47,247 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Downtown Miami greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
The top high schools in Downtown Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mast@fiu
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
2. Mast Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1535 Students
3. Young Womens Preparatory Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 350 Students
4. International Studies Preparatory Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
5. Itech@thomas A Edison Educational Center
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
6. New World School Of The Arts
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
7. Cutler Bay Senior High School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
8. Design & Architecture Senior High
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
9. Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students
10. Young Men's Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
The top middle schools in Downtown Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mater Brickell Academy Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
2. Southwood Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1098 Students
3. Palmetto Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
4. Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 180 Students
5. Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 918 Students
6. John F. Kennedy Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
7. Highland Oaks Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
8. Ponce De Leon Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 888 Students
9. Shenandoah Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1296 Students
10. Jose De Diego Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 868 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
The top elementary schools in Downtown Miami, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
2. Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1249 Students
3. Coconut Grove Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
4. North Beach Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
5. Coral Reef Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 740 Students
6. Morningside K-8 Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 415 Students
7. Mater Academy Kiwanis
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
8. Key Biscayne K-8 Center
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Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 921 Students
9. Howard Drive Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
10. Norman S. Edelcup/sunny Isles Beach K-8
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 2231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL has a total population of 71,057 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Miami, Miami, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Miami, Miami, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Miami, Miami, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL
How many schools are in Downtown Miami, Miami, FL?
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL has 67 public schools: 20 high schools, 10 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 47,247 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Miami perform on state tests?
On average, 67 schools in Downtown Miami score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Downtown Miami greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Miami?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 45%
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