Public schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL
9 open public schools with an address in Hialeah Gardens, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,215
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Hialeah Gardens public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,215 students, an average of 1,357 per school. The largest campus is Hialeah Gardens Senior High School (3,009 students), and the largest elementary school is Mater Academy (1,521).
Miami-Dade operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hialeah Gardens campus. 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 21.7:1, 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 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Hialeah Gardens
Elementary schools in Hialeah Gardens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 995 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mater Academy Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–05 | 1,521 | 21.4:1 | |
| Mater Palms Academy Osceola · Charter | KG–08 | 866 | 21.7:1 | |
| West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 1,128 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Hialeah Gardens
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Gardens Middle School Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 1,551 | 24.2:1 | |
| Mater Academy Charter Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 1,219 | 25.9:1 |
High schools in Hialeah Gardens
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 3,009 | 26.4:1 | |
| Mater Academy Charter High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 1,611 | 30.4:1 | |
| Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 315 | 21:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic95.5%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Hialeah Gardens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,215 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hialeah Gardens
How many public schools are in Hialeah Gardens, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Hialeah Gardens: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 12,215 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hialeah Gardens?
Schools with an address in Hialeah Gardens belong to 2 education agencies, led by Miami-Dade (8 schools), Osceola (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hialeah Gardens?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hialeah Gardens, with 3,009 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hialeah Gardens?
Yes. 5 of the 9 public schools in Hialeah Gardens are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mater Academy, Mater Academy Charter High School, Mater Academy Charter Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hialeah Gardens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hialeah Gardens public schools is 21.7:1, 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 Hialeah Gardens 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