Best Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County, FL has 926 public schools (126 high, 79 middle, 558 elementary) serving 413,038 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Miami-Dade County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The top high schools in Miami-Dade County, 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. Terra Environmental Research Institute
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1619 Students
3. Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students
4. Mast Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1535 Students
5. Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 402 Students
6. Iprep Academy North
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 476 Students
7. Young Womens Preparatory Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 350 Students
8. Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
9. Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1788 Students
10. International Studies Preparatory Academy
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
Best Middle Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The top middle schools in Miami-Dade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doral Academy Of Technology
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
2. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
3. Archimedean Middle Conservatory
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
4. Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students
5. Doral Academy Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 1381 Students
6. George Washington Carver Middle School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 971 Students
7. Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 272 Students
8. Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
9. Mater Academy Bay Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
10. International Studies Charter Middle School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The top elementary schools in Miami-Dade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinecrest Academy (north Campus)
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 419 Students
2. True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
3. Henry S. West Laboratory School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 392 Students
4. Sunset Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1196 Students
5. True North Classical Academy At Gateway
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 281 Students
6. True North Classical Academy
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 298 Students
7. George W. Carver Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
8. Hive Preparatory School
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 841 Students
9. Palmetto Elementary School
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Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
10. Somerset Academy Bay
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Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 458 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.
Questions About Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
How many schools are in Miami-Dade County, FL?
Miami-Dade County, FL has 926 public schools: 126 high schools, 79 middle schools and 558 elementary schools, serving 413,038 students in total.
How do schools in Miami-Dade County perform on state tests?
On average, 926 schools in Miami-Dade County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Miami-Dade County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Miami-Dade County?
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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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Miami Dade County
27 places in Miami Dade County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (27)
- Miami (230)
- Hialeah (41)
- Homestead (32)
- Doral (16)
- Miami Gardens (16)
- Opa Locka (13)
- North Miami (12)
- Cutler Bay (10)
- North Miami Beach (9)
- Coral Gables (8)
- Hialeah Gardens (8)
- Florida City (6)
- Miami Beach (6)
- Miami Springs (6)
- South Miami (6)
- Miami Lakes (4)
- Aventura (2)
- El Portal (2)
- Key Biscayne (2)
- Palmetto Bay (2)
- Bay Harbor Islands (1)
- Miami Shores (1)
- Naranja (1)
- North Bay Village (1)
- Perrine (1)
- Sunny Isles Beach (1)
- West Miami (1)
School districts (1)
- Miami-Dade (496 schools)