Public schools in Hialeah, FL
44 open public schools with an address in Hialeah, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
35,345
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
13
10 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hialeah public schools
The federal directory lists 44 public schools in Hialeah, FL: 26 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 35,345 students, an average of 803 per school. The largest campus is Hialeah Senior High School (1,711 students), and the largest elementary school is Palm Springs North K-8 Center (1,422).
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 17.7:1, 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 13 charter schools, 10 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 11 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 10 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 11 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% 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
Elementary schools in Hialeah
26Middle schools in Hialeah
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry H. Filer Middle School Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 732 | 23.6:1 | |
| Hialeah Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,002 | 20.9:1 | |
| Imater Academy Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 783 | 25.3:1 | |
| Lawton Chiles Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 514 | 17.7:1 | |
| Mater Academy Lakes Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 870 | 22.3:1 | |
| Miami Lakes Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 987 | 25.3:1 | |
| Palm Springs Middle School Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 698 | 14:1 |
High schools in Hialeah
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,582 | 21.7:1 | |
| City of Hialeah Educational Academy Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–12 | 1,002 | 25.7:1 | |
| Hialeah Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,711 | 19:1 | |
| Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,367 | 20.7:1 | |
| Imater Preparatory Academy High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 994 | 24.2:1 | |
| Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,008 | 24.6:1 | |
| Mater Academy Lakes High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 1,201 | 25:1 | |
| Westland Hialeah Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,191 | 23.4:1 | |
| Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 240 | 24:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hialeah
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus) Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–12 | 171 | 11.4:1 | |
| South Florida Autism Charter School Inc Miami-Dade · Charter · Special Education School | KG–12 | 295 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic92.9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 44 Hialeah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (35,345 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hialeah
How many public schools are in Hialeah, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 44 open public schools with a location address in Hialeah: 26 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 35,345 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hialeah?
All listed public schools with an address in Hialeah 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 Hialeah?
Hialeah Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hialeah, with 1,711 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hialeah?
Yes. 13 of the 44 public schools in Hialeah are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including City of Hialeah Educational Academy, Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah, Hive Preparatory 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 schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hialeah public schools is 17.7:1, 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 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