Top Rankings
Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 227 public preschools serving 127,846 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
548 Schools
1,908 Schools
# Students
335,780 Students
1,125,899 Students
# Teachers
16,711 Teachers
71,722 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
128 Students
2,507 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,595 Students
28,499 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
249,897 Students
401,232 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
36%
# Black Students
59,182 Students
236,140 Students
% Black Students
18%
21%
# White Students
20,889 Students
404,246 Students
% White Students
6%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
121 Students
1,836 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,968 Students
51,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9,448
61,994
# Students in K Grade:
21,860
157,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
23,540
167,225
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23,213
164,312
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25,860
178,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,955
158,048
# Students in 5th Grade:
24,426
163,108
# Students in 6th Grade:
26,443
27,347
# Students in 7th Grade:
25,928
18,441
# Students in 8th Grade:
26,799
18,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
27,640
2,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,696
2,197
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,012
2,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
24,960
4,177
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,874 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,378 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,874
$11,974
Spending / Student
$12,378
$11,627
Best Miami-Dade School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,196 students
Rank: #22.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 797 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Grades: PK-5
| 945 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Springview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Calusa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #99.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1010.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1111.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Grades: PK-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #1212.
Coral Reef Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7955 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-1464
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-1464
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #1313.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Grades: PK-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #1414.
Bent Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4861 Sw 140th Ave
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 221-0461
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 221-0461
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5125 Sw 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 229-4800
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 229-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #1616.
Jack David Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14600 Country Walk Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 234-4805
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 234-4805
Grades: PK-5
| 840 students
Rank: #1717.
North Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 Prairie Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 531-7666
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 531-7666
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1818.
Vineland K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1919.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Grades: PK-8
| 921 students
Rank: #2020.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Sw 36th St
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 264-5757
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 264-5757
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #2121.
David Fairchild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5757 Sw 45th St
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 665-5483
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 665-5483
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2222.
Kendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10693 Sw 93rd St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-2735
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-2735
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2323.
William H. Lehman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10990 Sw 113th Pl
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 273-2140
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 273-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2424.
Christina M. Eve Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16251 Sw 99th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 383-9392
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 383-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #2525.
Village Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12265 Sw 34th St
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 226-0441
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 226-0441
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2626.
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Minorca Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 448-1731
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 448-1731
Grades: PK-8
| 862 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Banyan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3060 Sw 85th Ave
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 221-4011
Miami, FL 33155
(305) 221-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15625 Sw 80th St
Miami, FL 33193
(305) 380-1901
Miami, FL 33193
(305) 380-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2929.
Claude Pepper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14550 Sw 96th St
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-5244
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 386-5244
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #3030.
Leewood K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10343 Sw 124th St
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 233-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 599 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Flagami Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Sw 76th Ave
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 261-2031
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 261-2031
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11901 Sw 2nd St
Miami, FL 33184
(305) 226-4356
Miami, FL 33184
(305) 226-4356
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #3333.
Howard Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7750 Sw 136th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1412
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 235-1412
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #3434.
Norman S. Edelcup/sunny Isles Beach K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 182nd Dr
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 933-6161
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 933-6161
Grades: PK-8
| 2,231 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
851 Sw 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33184
(305) 552-7122
Miami, FL 33184
(305) 552-7122
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
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