#1 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Gulliver Preparatory School INC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Florida
Pinecrest, FL
A+Overall grade2,139 students8 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Miami-Dade County, FL. Top 50 of 67 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade1,289 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Ransom Everglades School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade1,167 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Centner Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade221 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Sunrise School of Miami
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only independent school in Palmetto Bay
Palmetto Bay, FL
A+Overall grade63 students5 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Allison Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach, FL
AOverall grade85 students11 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Fisher Island Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
AOverall grade121 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Kids Paradise Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
AOverall grade84 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Sunshine Learning Miami
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
AOverall grade83 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Schoolhouse Preparatory
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Growing: enrollment up 174% since 2011–12
Miami, FL
A-Overall grade96 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 21
Independent school · Grades K–7
One of 79 independent schools in Miami
Miami, FL
B+Overall grade63 students11 students per teacher
#12 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Hialeah since at least 2011
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Hope Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Growing: enrollment up 122% since 2011–12
Homestead, FL
B+Overall grade436 students10 students per teacher
#14 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The Mandelstam School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 76% since 2013–14
South Miami, FL
B+Overall grade95 students10 students per teacher
#15 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Career Prep Academy of South
Independent school · Grades 9–12
One of 4 independent schools in Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay, FL
B+Overall grade63 students33 students per teacher
#16 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Center of Life Academy
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
Miami, FL
B+Overall grade75 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Rise Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest independent school in Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay, FL
B+Overall grade198 students
#18 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Kiddy Academy 2
Independent school · Grades K–8
One of 79 independent schools in Miami
Miami, FL
B+Overall grade98 students12 students per teacher
#19 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Jean Piaget Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 40 independent schools in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade73 students15 students per teacher
#20 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Northdade Regional Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Florida
Miami, FL
B+Overall grade92 students8 students per teacher
#21 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
Tiny Smile Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 40 independent schools in Hialeah
Hialeah, FL
B+Overall grade68 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
World of Kids Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 79 independent schools in Miami
Miami, FL
BOverall grade85 students12 students per teacher
#23 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
The French American School of Miami
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Miami since at least 2011
Miami, FL
BOverall grade96 students11 students per teacher
#24 Best Independent Schools in Miami-Dade County, FL
It's a Small World Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 117% since 2013–14
Miami, FL
BOverall grade130 students14 students per teacher
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