For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,176 students in 33142, FL (there are , serving 882 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 33142, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33142, FL are Earlington Heights Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33142, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4750 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Nw 35th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Nw 32nd St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5536 Nw 21st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lorah Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5160 Nw 31st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Orchard Villa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Nw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
Mater International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3405 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 638-8016
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 638-8016
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Rank: #99.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Nw 18th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1010.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1111.
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1313.
Brownsville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Nw 36th St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1515.
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1751 Nw 36th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: n/an/a
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Vocational School
3275 Nw 42nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 871-3143
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 871-3143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
33142, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Juvenile Corrections (Jc) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
1201 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1751 Nw 36th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33142, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33142, FL include Earlington Heights Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33142?
16 public schools are located in 33142.
What percentage of students in 33142 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 33142 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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