Public schools in North Miami, FL
13 open public schools with an address in North Miami, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,825
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of North Miami public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in North Miami, FL: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,825 students, an average of 711 per school. The largest campus is North Miami Senior High School (1,748 students), and the largest elementary school is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center (1,246).
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 17.6:1, 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, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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
Elementary schools in North Miami
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archcreek Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 450 | 15.5:1 | |
| Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 548 | 17.1:1 | |
| David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center Miami-Dade | PK–08 | 1,246 | 17.8:1 | |
| Mater Academy Sole Mia Miami-Dade · Charter | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary School Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–05 | 664 | — | |
| Natural Bridge Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 349 | 15.2:1 | |
| North Miami Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 430 | 12.6:1 | |
| W. J. Bryan Elementary Miami-Dade · Magnet | PK–05 | 611 | 17.5:1 |
Middle schools in North Miami
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 566 | 22.6:1 | |
| North Miami Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 724 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in North Miami
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne Ridge High School Miami-Dade · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Mast@fiu Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 489 | 24.5:1 | |
| North Miami Senior High School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,748 | 22.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.1%
- Hispanic34.6%
- Black56.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 North Miami schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,825 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Miami
How many public schools are in North Miami, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in North Miami: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 7,825 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Miami?
All listed public schools with an address in North Miami 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?
North Miami Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Miami, with 1,748 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?
Yes. 4 of the 13 public schools in North Miami are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Biscayne Ridge High School, Mater Academy Sole Mia, Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary School. 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 schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Miami public schools is 17.6:1, 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 North Miami 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