For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,550 students in Opa Locka, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL are Beacon College Prep Middle School, Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School and North Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opa Locka, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Opa Locka, FL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
North Park High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Nw 135th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Grades: 9-12
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
North Gardens High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4692f Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Opa Locka, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Child's Journey Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Grades: K-5
| 50 students
Arts Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 534-4258
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 534-4258
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Excel Academy Charter School North (Closed 2011)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St 2nd Floor
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Florida International Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Florida International Elementary Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Icare - North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
20660 Nw 47th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Life Skills Center Opa Locka (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3400 Nw 135 St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13331 Alexandria Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Grades: 6-9
| 88 students
North County Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Northeast Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Richard Allen Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
940 Caliph St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Sandor Wiener School Of Opportunity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
20000 Nw 47th Ave 7
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Grades: PK-8
| 28 students
Vankara Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
13307 Alexandria Avenue
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Opa Locka, FL include Beacon College Prep Middle School, Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School and North Park High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Opa Locka?
4 public charter schools are located in Opa Locka.
What is the racial composition of students in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
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