Public schools in Miami Gardens, FL
24 open public schools with an address in Miami Gardens, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,026
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Miami Gardens public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Miami Gardens, FL: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,026 students, an average of 293 per school. The largest campus is Miami Carol City Senior High (859 students), and the largest elementary school is Charles David Wyche Jr Elementary School (568).
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 17.3:1, 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, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 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 Miami Gardens
Elementary schools in Miami Gardens
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Hawkins Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 227 | 17.5:1 | |
| Brentwood Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 330 | 15:1 | |
| Bridge Prep Academy of Miami Gardens Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 115 | — | |
| Bunche Park Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 269 | 12.8:1 | |
| Carol City Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 308 | 22:1 | |
| Charles David Wyche Jr Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 568 | 14.6:1 | |
| Crestview Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 264 | 18.9:1 | |
| Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 336 | 17.7:1 | |
| Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 413 | — | |
| Lake Stevens Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 255 | 15.9:1 | |
| Miami Gardens Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 264 | 18.9:1 | |
| Myrtle Grove Elementary Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 154 | 17.1:1 | |
| North County K-8 Center Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 319 | 16.8:1 | |
| North Dade Center for Modern Languages Miami-Dade · Magnet | KG–05 | 315 | 14.3:1 | |
| North Glade Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 216 | 15.4:1 |
Middle schools in Miami Gardens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol City Middle School Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 411 | 18.7:1 | |
| Lake Stevens Middle School Miami-Dade | 06–08 | 509 | 19.6:1 | |
| North Dade Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 327 | 19.2:1 | |
| Phoenix Academy of Excellence North Miami-Dade · Charter · Alternative School | 06–08 | 45 | — |
High schools in Miami Gardens
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Carol City Senior High Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 859 | 19.1:1 | |
| North Gardens High School Miami-Dade · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 454 | 64.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Miami Gardens
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Outreach Program Miami-Dade · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Parkview Educational Center Miami-Dade · Special Education School | PK–12 | 21 | 10.5:1 | |
| Robert Renick Educational Center Miami-Dade · Special Education School | PK–12 | 47 | 4.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black60.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Miami Gardens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,026 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Miami Gardens
How many public schools are in Miami Gardens, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Miami Gardens: 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 7,026 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Miami Gardens?
All listed public schools with an address in Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens?
Miami Carol City Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Miami Gardens, with 859 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Miami Gardens?
Yes. 4 of the 24 public schools in Miami Gardens are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bridge Prep Academy of Miami Gardens, Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens, North Gardens 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 Miami Gardens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Miami Gardens public schools is 17.3:1, 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 Miami 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