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Best 33055 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,696 students in 33055, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33055, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33055, FL are Lake Stevens Elementary School, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School and Miami Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33055 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33055, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33055, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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 33055, FL?
How many public schools are located in 33055?
12 public schools are located in 33055.
What percentage of students in 33055 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33055 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33055?
33055 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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