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Best traditional public schools in Miami-Dade (2025)

District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools in Miami-Dade, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.

  1. 1
    92
    Henry S. West Laboratory SchoolCoral Gables · Public Elementary95% Math proficiency · 373 students
  2. 2
    91
    Sunset Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary95% Math proficiency · 1,192 students
  3. 3
    91
    Coconut Grove Elementary SchoolCoconut Grove · Public Elementary89% Math proficiency · 547 students
  4. 4
    87
    Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 821 students
  5. 5
    87
    Ada Merritt K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 780 students
  6. 6
    86
    George Washington Carver Middle SchoolCoral Gables · Public Middle94% Math proficiency · 941 students
  7. 7
    86
    Palmetto Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 654 students
  8. 8
    85
    Pinecrest Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 1,001 students
  9. 9
    85
    Design & Architecture Senior HighMiami · Public High92% Math proficiency · 486 students
  10. 10
    85
    Mast AcademyKey Biscayne · Public High92% Math proficiency · 1,571 students
  11. 11
    85
    William H. Lehman Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 522 students
  12. 12
    84
    International Studies Preparatory AcademyCoral Gables · Public High82% Math proficiency · 375 students
  13. 13
    84
    Key Biscayne K-8 CenterKey Biscayne · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 884 students
  14. 14
    84
    North Beach Elementary SchoolMiami Beach · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 905 students
  15. 15
    83
    New World School of the ArtsMiami · Public High72% Math proficiency · 451 students
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    83
    Vineland K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 671 students
  17. 17
    82
    Air Base K-8 Center for International EducationHomestead · Public Elementary90% Math proficiency · 1,131 students
  18. 18
    82
    Bent Tree Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 430 students
  19. 19
    82
    Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 530 students
  20. 20
    82
    Hialeah Gardens Elementary SchoolHialeah Gardens · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 995 students
  21. 21
    82
    North Dade Center for Modern LanguagesMiami Gardens · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 315 students
  22. 22
    82
    Calusa Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 695 students
  23. 23
    81
    Jane S. Roberts K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 630 students
  24. 24
    81
    South Miami K-8 CenterSouth Miami · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 508 students
  25. 25
    81
    Sunset Park Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 390 students
  26. 26
    81
    Coral Reef Elementary SchoolPalmetto Bay · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 696 students
  27. 27
    81
    David Fairchild Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 473 students
  28. 28
    81
    Oliver Hoover Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 617 students
  29. 29
    81
    Mast@fiuNorth Miami · Public High95% Math proficiency · 489 students
  30. 30
    81
    Coral Gables Preparatory AcademyCoral Gables · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 812 students
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    81
    Kendale Lakes Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 693 students
  32. 32
    81
    Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 CenterBay Harbor Islands · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 1,257 students
  33. 33
    81
    Terra Environmental Research InstituteMiami · Public High97% Math proficiency · 1,644 students
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    80
    Coral Park Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 782 students
  35. 35
    80
    Wesley Matthews Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 490 students
  36. 36
    80
    Herbert A. Ammons Middle SchoolMiami · Public Middle93% Math proficiency · 999 students
  37. 37
    80
    Norma Butler Bossard Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 996 students
  38. 38
    80
    Snapper Creek Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 362 students
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    80
    Emerson Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 289 students
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    80
    George W. Carver Elementary SchoolCoral Gables · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 563 students
  41. 41
    79
    Leewood K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 506 students
  42. 42
    79
    Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8Sunny Isles Beach · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 1,729 students
  43. 43
    79
    Dante B. Fascell Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 403 students
  44. 44
    79
    Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda GlazerMiami · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,799 students
  45. 45
    78
    Dr. Carlos J. Finlay ElementaryMiami · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 540 students
  46. 46
    78
    Christina M. Eve Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 482 students
  47. 47
    78
    Royal Palm Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 514 students
  48. 48
    78
    Springview Elementary SchoolMiami Springs · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 302 students
  49. 49
    78
    Claude Pepper Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 417 students
  50. 50
    78
    Kendale Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 348 students
  51. 51
    78
    Miami Springs Elementary SchoolMiami Springs · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 381 students
  52. 52
    77
    Cutler Bay Senior High SchoolCutler Bay · Public High82% Math proficiency · 590 students
  53. 53
    77
    Howard Drive Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 341 students
  54. 54
    77
    Joe Hall Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 410 students
  55. 55
    77
    Marjory Stoneman Douglas ElemMiami · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 554 students
  56. 56
    77
    Jack David Gordon Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 805 students
  57. 57
    77
    Gloria Floyd Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 344 students
  58. 58
    77
    Young Womens Preparatory AcademyMiami · Public High82% Math proficiency · 295 students
  59. 59
    76
    Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.a.s.t.) @ HomHomestead · Public High92% Math proficiency · 511 students
  60. 60
    76
    Bob Graham Education CenterMiami Lakes · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 1,404 students
  61. 61
    76
    Greenglade Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 293 students
  62. 62
    76
    Coral Reef Senior High SchoolMiami · Public High75% Math proficiency · 3,399 students
  63. 63
    76
    Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks SchoolMiami · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 586 students
  64. 64
    75
    Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 586 students
  65. 65
    75
    Devon Aire K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 818 students
  66. 66
    75
    Andrea Castillo Preparatory AcademyDoral · Public Elementary20.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 412 students
  67. 67
    75
    Arvida Middle SchoolMiami · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 989 students
  68. 68
    75
    Jose Marti Mast 6-12 AcademyHialeah · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,008 students
  69. 69
    75
    Southwood Middle SchoolPalmetto Bay · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 1,063 students
  70. 70
    75
    Aventura Waterways K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 2,063 students
  71. 71
    75
    Southside Preparatory AcademyMiami · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 873 students
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    74
    Palmetto Middle SchoolMiami · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 715 students
  73. 73
    74
    Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High SchoolMiami · Public High77% Math proficiency · 297 students
  74. 74
    74
    Royal Green Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 371 students
  75. 75
    74
    Frank Crawford Martin K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 611 students
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    74
    Seminole Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 508 students
  77. 77
    73
    Palm Springs North Elementary SchoolHialeah · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 1,422 students
  78. 78
    73
    Kenwood K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 759 students
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    73
    South Miami Middle SchoolSouth Miami · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 720 students
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    73
    Ludlam Elementary SchoolSouth Miami · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 260 students
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    72
    Flagami Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 381 students
  82. 82
    72
    Winston Park K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 1,067 students
  83. 83
    72
    Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary SchoolMiami Beach · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 462 students
  84. 84
    72
    Village Green Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 264 students
  85. 85
    71
    Howard D. McMillan Middle SchoolMiami · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 957 students
  86. 86
    71
    School for Advanced StudiesDoral · Public High16% Free/reduced-price lunch · 119 students
  87. 87
    70
    Lamar Louise Curry Middle SchoolMiami · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 718 students
  88. 88
    70
    Center for International Education A Cambridge Associate ScHomestead · Public High77% Math proficiency · 392 students
  89. 89
    70
    Whispering Pines Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 500 students
  90. 90
    70
    Joella C. Good Elementary SchoolHialeah · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 941 students
  91. 91
    70
    Coral Way K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 1,038 students
  92. 92
    70
    Cypress K-8 CenterMiami · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 376 students
  93. 93
    69
    School for Advanced Studies-WolfsonMiami · Public High17% Free/reduced-price lunch · 135 students
  94. 94
    69
    Gulfstream Elementary SchoolCutler Bay · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 544 students
  95. 95
    69
    Zora Neale Hurston Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 459 students
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    69
    Charles R Hadley Elementary SchoolMiami · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 595 students
  97. 97
    69
    Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 CenterDoral · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 861 students
  98. 98
    69
    Hialeah Gardens Middle SchoolHialeah Gardens · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 1,551 students
  99. 99
    69
    West Lakes Preparatory AcademyHialeah · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 594 students
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    69
    Miami Lakes Middle SchoolHialeah · Public Middle73% Math proficiency · 987 students

Henry S. West Laboratory School in Coral Gables leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Miami-Dade with a Success Index (US) of 92.0. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are public.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best public school in Miami-Dade?

Henry S. West Laboratory School in Coral Gables, Florida ranks first among traditional public schools in Miami-Dade with a Success Index (US) of 92.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 373).

How are traditional public schools in Miami-Dade ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.