Public schools in South Miami, FL
5 open public schools with an address in South Miami, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,145
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of South Miami public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in South Miami, FL: 3 elementary, 2 middle. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,145 students, an average of 429 per school. The largest campus is South Miami Middle School (720 students), and the largest elementary school is South Miami K-8 Center (508).
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 15.8:1, lower 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 2 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 33% 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 South Miami
Elementary schools in South Miami
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlam Elementary School Miami-Dade | PK–05 | 260 | 14.4:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) Miami-Dade · Charter | KG–05 | 491 | 15.8:1 | |
| South Miami K-8 Center Miami-Dade · Magnet | PK–08 | 508 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in South Miami
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) Miami-Dade · Charter | 06–08 | 166 | 23.7:1 | |
| South Miami Middle School Miami-Dade · Magnet | 06–08 | 720 | 21.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic81.3%
- Black8.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 South Miami schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,145 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Miami
How many public schools are in South Miami, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in South Miami: 3 elementary, 2 middle. Together they reported 2,145 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Miami?
All listed public schools with an address in South Miami belong to Miami-Dade. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in South Miami?
Yes. 2 of the 5 public schools in South Miami are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus), Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus). Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Miami schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Miami public schools is 15.8:1, lower 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 South 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.
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