Public schools in Cutler Bay, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Cutler Bay, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,900
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Cutler Bay public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,900 students, an average of 590 per school. The largest campus is Cutler Bay Middle (935 students), and the largest elementary school is Mater Academy Bay Elementary (917).
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 17.2:1, similar to 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 4 charter schools, 2 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 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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 Cutler Bay
Elementary schools in Cutler Bay
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel-Aire Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 324 | 16.2:1 | |
| Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 521 | 20.8:1 | |
| Cutler Ridge Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 430 | 17.2:1 | |
| Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 731 | 14.9:1 | |
| Gulfstream Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 544 | 11.1:1 | |
| Mater Academy Bay Elementary Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–05 | 917 | 917:1 |
Middle schools in Cutler Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Bay Middle Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 935 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mater Academy Bay Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 518 | — |
High schools in Cutler Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Bay Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 590 | 21.1:1 | |
| Mater Academy Bay High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 390 | 195:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic78.7%
- Black13.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Cutler Bay schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,900 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cutler Bay
How many public schools are in Cutler Bay, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Cutler Bay: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,900 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cutler Bay?
All listed public schools with an address in Cutler Bay 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 Cutler Bay?
Cutler Bay Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cutler Bay, with 590 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cutler Bay?
Yes. 4 of the 10 public schools in Cutler Bay are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, Mater Academy Bay Elementary, Mater Academy Bay High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cutler Bay schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cutler Bay public schools is 17.2:1, similar to 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 Cutler Bay 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