For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,365 students in 33177, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33177, FL are Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Somerset Academy and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33177 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33177, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 33177, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Sw 127th Avenue
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Academir Charter School Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19185 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Grades: K-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #55.
South Miami Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12231 Sw 190th Ter
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-6610
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Miami Heights Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17661 Sw 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-3602
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 238-3602
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
Caribbean K-8 Center
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Sw 200th St
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 734 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33177, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33177, FL include Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Somerset Academy and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33177?
7 public elementary schools are located in 33177.
What is the racial composition of students in 33177?
33177 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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