Public schools in Florida City, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Florida City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,926
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Florida City public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Florida City, FL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,926 students, an average of 321 per school. The largest campus is Miami Community Charter School (545 students).
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 16.7:1, 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 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% 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 Florida City
Elementary schools in Florida City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida City Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 535 | 17.3:1 | |
| Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus) Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 210 | 11.1:1 | |
| Miami Community Charter School Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–05 | 545 | 20.2:1 |
Middle schools in Florida City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Community Charter Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 323 | 24.8:1 |
High schools in Florida City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) Miami-Dade · Charter · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 48 | 16:1 | |
| Miami Community Charter High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 265 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic77.9%
- Black20.5%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Florida City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,926 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Florida City
How many public schools are in Florida City, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Florida City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,926 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Florida City?
All listed public schools with an address in Florida City 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 Florida City?
Miami Community Charter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Florida City, with 265 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Florida City?
Yes. 5 of the 6 public schools in Florida City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus), Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus), Miami Community Charter 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 Florida City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Florida City public schools is 16.7:1, 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 Florida City 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