For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,660 students in Miami Gardens, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Miami Gardens, FL are Crestview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Barbara Hawkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami Gardens, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Miami Gardens have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Miami Gardens, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2201 Nw 187th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1495
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1495
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Nw 191st St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2657
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2657
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19010 Nw 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-2615
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
North County K-8 Center
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9648
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Renick Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Nw 207th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1171
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #66.
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Nw 176th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-8431
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17631 Nw 20th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 625-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Miami Gardens, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Middle Charter School, North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3600 Nw 199 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1430
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 995-1430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2349 Nw 175th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9613
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-9613
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
School For Integrated Academic (North Campus) (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3050 Nw 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1144
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(305) 624-1144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Miami Gardens, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Miami Gardens, FL include Crestview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School and Barbara Hawkins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Miami Gardens?
7 public preschools are located in Miami Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami Gardens?
Miami Gardens public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Miami Gardens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Miami Gardens include: North County K-8 Center vs. Brentwood Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School vs. North County K-8 Center, Crestview Elementary School vs. Parkview Elementary School
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