Schools

SOUTH MIAMI SCHOOLS GUIDE

David Fairchild Elementary School (PK-5)

5757 SW 45th St, Miami, FL 33155

As a public elementary school serving Miami-Dade County, David Fairchild Elementary School offers education from PK-5. The school takes pride in enriching the students and helping them reach new heights.

David Fairchild Elementary believes academic and creative challenges are stepping stones to a fulfilling school year. Students are taught to boost academic and social skills as well as to develop healthy habits.

The school has 537 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 75% of its students are proficient in math and 75% in reading.

Click here for David Fairchild Elementary School's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

Alexander Montessori School (K-5)

6050 SW 57th Ave, Miami, FL 33143

In a loving, caring environment, Alexander Montessori School provides an unrivaled Montessori education for students in grades K-5.

In the nurturing atmosphere of Alexander Montessori School, children are encouraged to love learning while working at their own pace using the Montessori method. Additionally, the school offers Spanish Education and Spanish Immersion Programs, computer education, and extracurricular and cultural activities.

The school has 269 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.

South Miami K-8 Center (PK-8) (Top-Pick!)

6800 SW 60th St, South Miami, FL 33143

The South Miami K-8 Center is a Miami-Dade County public combination school offering education from PK-8, a magnet school providing art, music, dance, and theatre instruction to students striving for academic excellence.

Cultural heritage provides students with the best educational experiences. It complements the school's method of developing thriving young learners through expressive arts and technology.

Students in magnet programs receive up to six hours of art instruction each week from professionals in fully equipped studios in addition to their regular curriculum. As one of the area's top schools, South Miami K-8 Center offers individualized arts programs, high student achievement levels, and a warm, nurturing environment.

The school has 674 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 81% of its students are proficient in math and 76% in reading.

Click here for South Miami K-8 Center's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

The Mandelstam School (PK-5)

8530 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143

Located in the heart of South Miami, The Mandelstam School is a private school that offers education to children from the ages of PK-5.

Mandelstam School provides a caring, family-oriented environment combining challenging academics with an emphasis on athletics and the arts to prepare children for future success.

Its graduates rack up accomplishments after they leave Mandelstam School, which strives to help students and families find the right school for them academically and personally.

The school has 76 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1.

La Scuola (PK-8)

7412 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143

Located on 3 acres of lush and sprawling forest, La Scuola is a progressive forest school with mature trees, wildlife, and edible landscapes surrounding it.

A wealth of learning can be found in exploring nature at La Scuola. With this, the school mixes the Reggio Emilia educational approach with love for nature to create a profound and beautiful learning journey alongside rich and meaningful experiences in nature, ideas & theories with facilitators and peers, and the expression through the hundred languages.

As well as developing a lifelong love of learning, La Scuola imparts a profound sense of environmental stewardship and appreciation to students.

The school has 165 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1.

Ludlam Elementary School (PK-5)

6639 SW 74th St, South Miami, FL 33143

Children from levels PK-5 are educated at Ludlam Elementary School, a public elementary school in Miami-Dade County. Students receive excellent instruction from qualified teachers who use effective teaching practices to prepare them for success in a global society that includes meeting their individual needs.

Providing students with a world-class educational program that focuses on remediation, acceleration, and enrichment, Ludlam Elementary continues to work effortlessly.

Throughout its long history, its staff and families have maintained high-quality instruction and academic integrity. Ludlam's mission is to help every student achieve their full potential.

The school has 258 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 72% of its students are proficient in math and 67% in reading.

Click here for Ludlam Elementary School's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

Somerset Academy South Miami (K-8)

5876 SW 68th Street, South Miami, FL 33143

Somerset Academy South Miami offers tuition-free education for students in grades K-8 with a philosophy of respect and high expectations, offering an enriching learning environment with love, care, and support.

Featuring technology-rich classrooms, project-based learning, a secure educational facility, and a select staff of highly qualified teachers and administrators, the school strives to deliver educational excellence.

Through this, children are able to flourish as individuals while acquiring knowledge and skills essential to their future success.

The school has 671 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 95% of students are proficient in math and 95% in reading.

Click here for the Somerset Academy South Miami's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

South Miami Middle School (6-8)

6750 SW 60th St, South Miami, FL 33143

In addition to offering education in levels 6-8, South Miami Middle School offers eight specialized magnet programs in the visual and performing arts.

Founded on the values of truth, honesty, integrity, and community, South Miami Middle Community School provides an environment where students can develop their knowledge of careers, technology, the arts, and social skills.

For 19 years, South Miami Middle School has been a Grade 'A' school and has received the Magnet Schools of America Distinction Award.

The school has 830 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 70% of its students are proficient in math and 75% in reading.

Click here for South Miami Middle School's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

South Miami Senior High School (9-12)

6856 SW 53rd St, Miami, FL 33155

South Miami Senior High School is an award-winning Cambridge International School and a Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence, offering education for levels 9-12.

There are Magnet Programs in Band, Orchestra, Fine Arts, Graphic Design & Illustration, Photography, and Multimedia Broadcasting at the school. Additionally, the school offers a number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) academies, including Cambridge and Advanced Placement, Dance, Theater, JROTC, Architecture and Construction, Information Technology (Computer Networking and Gaming Design), Health Science, and Hospitality.

South Miami Senior High School guides students to success in academics and beyond through these nationally recognized programs.

The school has 1,578 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 36% of its students are proficient in math and 37% in reading.

Click here for South Miami Senior High School's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

International Studies Preparatory Academy (1)

International Studies Preparatory Academy (9-12)

1570 Madruga Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

International Studies Preparatory Academy is a public school that offers education for levels 9-12. It aims to be a high school that meets the academic, physical, and social needs of students of Miami-Dade County.

International Studies provides a learning environment where high school students can grow and learn as they prepare for the future.

That said, ISPA focuses on international education and the study of modern languages, offering students an enriched, hands-on learning environment while developing an accelerated academic program. As a result, ISPA students will be part of a diverse student body, participate in one of three modern language academics, and participate in community service projects.

The school has 381 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 82% of its students are proficient in math and 82% in reading.

Click here for International Studies Preparatory Academy's 2021-2022 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

This school is a 3-minute drive from South Miami.

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