For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,673 students in 33035, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL are Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead), Keys Gate Charter School and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33035 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33035, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33035, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Se 9th St
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 574-5287
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 574-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Keys Gate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Se 28th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 272-9600
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 272-9600
Grades: K-8
| 1,979 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Se 18th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(305) 257-6000
Homestead, FL 33035
(305) 257-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,315 students
33035, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8200 South Palm Dr
Homestead, FL 33035
(954) 742-6404
Homestead, FL 33035
(954) 742-6404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL include Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead), Keys Gate Charter School and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33035?
3 public elementary schools are located in 33035.
What is the racial composition of students in 33035?
33035 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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