Best Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL has a total of 954 schools including 275 high schools, 90 middle schools and 561 elementary schools. A total of 411,132 students attend Miami-Dade County, FL schools. On average, schools in Miami-Dade County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Miami-Dade County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL has 275 high schools with 147,016 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Miami-Dade County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Miami-Dade County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Terra Environmental Research Institute
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1619 Students
2. Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
3. Mast Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1535 Students
4. Archimedean Upper Conservatory
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
5. Design & Architecture Senior High
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
6. Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students
7. Mast@fiu
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
8. True North Classical Academy High School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
9. Medical Academy For Science And Technology (m.a.s.t.) @ Home
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 701 Students
10. Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate Sch
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
Best Middle Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL has 90 middle schools with 58,915 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Miami-Dade County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Miami-Dade County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Doral Academy Of Technology
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
2. George Washington Carver Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
3. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
4. Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 272 Students
5. Doral Academy Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1381 Students
6. Archimedean Middle Conservatory
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
7. Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
8. Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students
9. International Studies Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
10. Arvida Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1024 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL has 561 elementary schools with 198,851 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Miami-Dade County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Miami-Dade County exceed expectations.
1. True North Classical Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 298 Students
2. True North Classical Academy At Dadeland
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 576 Students
3. Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. Sunset Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1196 Students
5. Henry S. West Laboratory School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 392 Students
6. Doral Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 1099 Students
7. Ada Merritt K-8 Center
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
8. Pinecrest Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
9. Academir Charter School West
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 715 Students
10. Palmetto Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Miami-Dade County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Miami-Dade County, FL has a total population of 2,701,767 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Miami-Dade County, 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 Miami-Dade County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Miami-Dade County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Miami-Dade County, 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 Miami-Dade County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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