For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,345 students in 33177, FL (there are , serving 563 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 33177, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33177, FL are Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Somerset Academy and Academir Charter School Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33177 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33177, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33177, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18491 Sw 134th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
Gr: K-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Academir Charter School Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19185 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Gr: K-8 | 1,148 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Sw 127th Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
South Miami Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12231 Sw 190th Ter
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-6610
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-6610
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18180 Sw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 253-9920
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 253-9920
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Miami Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17661 Sw 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-3602
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-3602
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Caribbean K-8 Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Sw 200th St
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College
Vocational School
18180 Sw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 253-9920
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 253-9920
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School
Charter School
19701 Sw 127th Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33177, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33177, FL include Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Somerset Academy and Academir Charter School Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 33177?
10 public schools are located in 33177.
What percentage of students in 33177 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 33177 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33177?
33177 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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