Public schools in Opa Locka, FL
7 open public schools with an address in Opa Locka, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,862
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Opa Locka public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Opa Locka, FL: 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,862 students, an average of 266 per school. The largest campus is North Park High School (431 students), and the largest elementary school is Beacon College Prep K-8 (424).
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 17.2:1, 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 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Opa Locka
Elementary schools in Opa Locka
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon College Prep K-8 Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–08 | 424 | 12.8:1 | |
| Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 232 | 17.8:1 | |
| Golden Glades Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 210 | 16.2:1 | |
| Nathan B. Young Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 310 | 18.2:1 | |
| Rainbow Park Elementary School Miami-Dade · Magnet | PK–05 | 172 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Opa Locka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park High School Miami-Dade · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 431 | 47.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Opa Locka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Mann Educational Center Miami-Dade · Alternative School | 01–12 | 83 | 4.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic29%
- Black69.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Opa Locka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,862 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Opa Locka
How many public schools are in Opa Locka, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Opa Locka: 5 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,862 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Opa Locka?
All listed public schools with an address in Opa Locka 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 Opa Locka?
North Park High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Opa Locka, with 431 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Opa Locka?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Opa Locka are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Beacon College Prep K-8, North Park 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 Opa Locka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Opa Locka public schools is 17.2:1, 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 Opa Locka 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