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Best Opa Locka Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 6,469 students in Opa Locka, FL (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,677 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Opa Locka, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Opa Locka, FL are North Dade Center For Modern Languages, Lake Stevens Elementary School and Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opa Locka, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Opa Locka, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5101 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4555 Nw 206th Ter
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-5838
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bunche Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16001 Bunche Park Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 621-1469
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Miami Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4444 Nw 195th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Charles David Wyche Jr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 Nw 195th Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 628-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Golden Glades Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16520 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-9641
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14120 Nw 24th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-7204
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
North Glade Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Nw 177th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-3608
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Carol City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 Nw 188th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Carol City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4375 Nw 173rd Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-0509
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15355 Nw 19th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-4631
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18484 Nw 48th Pl
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Ahmad St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
North Dade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1818.
Acceleration Academies-central Miami
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4719 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Gr: 8-12 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
North Gardens High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4692f Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
North Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Nw 135th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 720-2995
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning Cutler Bay Are
Alternative School
Charter School
4692 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000
Rank: n/an/a
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning North Miami Ar
Alternative School
Charter School
4692 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 995-1000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Opa Locka, FL?
How many public schools are located in Opa Locka?
22 public schools are located in Opa Locka.
What percentage of students in Opa Locka go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Opa Locka are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Opa Locka are often viewed compared to one another?

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