Public schools in North Miami Beach, FL
11 open public schools with an address in North Miami Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,724
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of North Miami Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in North Miami Beach, FL: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,724 students, an average of 611 per school. The largest campus is Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy (1,083 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 19.3:1, 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 4 charter schools, 2 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 North Miami Beach
Elementary schools in North Miami Beach
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeprep Academy of North Miami Beach Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 656 | 82:1 | |
| Fulford Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 498 | 16.6:1 | |
| Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 476 | 15.9:1 | |
| Greynolds Park Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 532 | 16.6:1 | |
| Linda Lentin K-8 Center Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 594 | 15.6:1 | |
| Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,083 | 19.3:1 |
Middle schools in North Miami Beach
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,052 | 23.4:1 | |
| Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 211 | 21.1:1 |
High schools in North Miami Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. G. Bethel High School Miami-Dade · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 269 | 38.4:1 | |
| North Miami Beach Senior High Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,075 | 18.9:1 | |
| Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School (Nort Miami-Dade · Charter | 09–12 | 278 | 39.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic35.7%
- Black58.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 North Miami Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,724 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Miami Beach
How many public schools are in North Miami Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in North Miami Beach: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 6,724 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Miami Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in North Miami Beach 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 North Miami Beach?
North Miami Beach Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Miami Beach, with 1,075 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Miami Beach?
Yes. 4 of the 11 public schools in North Miami Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bridgeprep Academy of North Miami Beach, C. G. Bethel High School, Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Miami Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Miami Beach public schools is 19.3:1, 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 North Miami Beach 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.
Nearby Florida cities
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