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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Miami-dade County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 247 public middle schools serving 161,262 students in Miami-dade County, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL are Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami-dade County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Miami-dade County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Miami-dade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Gr: PK-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 201:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Vineland K-8 Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Gr: PK-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Palms Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12001 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 574-5287
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8925 Fontainebleau Blvd
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 456-5071
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Mater Academy East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 324-4667
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Arvida Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10900 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-7144
Gr: 6-8 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Miami-dade County, FL include Doral Academy Of Technology, Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School and Archimedean Middle Conservatory.
How many public middle schools are located in Miami-dade County?
256 public middle schools are located in Miami-dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-dade County?
Miami-dade County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Miami-dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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