Public schools in Homestead, FL
46 open public schools with an address in Homestead, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
46
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
33,308
46 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
21
10 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Homestead public schools
The federal directory lists 46 public schools in Homestead, FL: 24 elementary, 7 middle, 13 high, 2 combined or other. The 46 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 33,308 students, an average of 724 per school. The largest campus is South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students), and the largest elementary school is Keys Gate Charter School (1,950).
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 18.4:1, 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 21 charter schools, 10 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 13 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 9 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 13 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Homestead
Elementary schools in Homestead
24Middle schools in Homestead
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academir Middle School of Math and Science Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 151 | 25.2:1 | |
| Everglades Preparatory Academy Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 374 | 15.6:1 | |
| Homestead Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 545 | 15.6:1 | |
| Redland Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 661 | 16.1:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 484 | 24.2:1 | |
| Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead) Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 385 | 38.5:1 | |
| South Dade Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 04–08 | 1,304 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Homestead
13Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Homestead
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neva King Cooper Educational Center Miami-Dade · Special Education School | PK–12 | 86 | 5.1:1 | |
| Title I Migrant Education Program Miami-Dade | PK–12 | 29 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic75.4%
- Black20.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 45 Homestead schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (33,308 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Homestead
How many public schools are in Homestead, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 46 open public schools with a location address in Homestead: 24 elementary, 7 middle, 13 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 33,308 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Homestead?
All listed public schools with an address in Homestead 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 Homestead?
South Dade Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Homestead, with 3,382 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Homestead?
Yes. 21 of the 46 public schools in Homestead are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academir Charter School of Math and Science, Academir Middle School of Math and Science, Chambers 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 Homestead schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Homestead public schools is 18.4:1, 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 Homestead 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