Public schools in Coral Gables, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Coral Gables, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,292
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
5 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Coral Gables public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,292 students, an average of 912 per school. The largest campus is Coral Gables Senior High School (2,894 students), and the largest elementary school is Coral Gables Preparatory Academy (812).
Every listed school belongs to Miami-Dade. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 5 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Coral Gables
Elementary schools in Coral Gables
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 812 | 18:1 | |
| George W. Carver Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 563 | 17.1:1 | |
| Henry S. West Laboratory School Miami-Dade · Magnet | KG–08 | 373 | 14.3:1 | |
| Somerset Gables Academy Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 556 | 19.9:1 |
Middle schools in Coral Gables
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 941 | 20:1 | |
| Ponce de Leon Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 778 | 18.5:1 |
High schools in Coral Gables
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,894 | 24.5:1 | |
| International Studies Preparatory Academy Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 375 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic80.1%
- Black3.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Coral Gables schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,292 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coral Gables
How many public schools are in Coral Gables, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Coral Gables: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,292 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coral Gables?
All listed public schools with an address in Coral Gables belong to Miami-Dade. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Coral Gables?
Coral Gables Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coral Gables, with 2,894 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coral Gables?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Coral Gables are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Somerset Gables Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Coral Gables schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coral Gables public schools is 18.3:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Coral Gables guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities