For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,886 students in 33177, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33177, FL are South Miami Heights Elementary School, Miami Heights Elementary School and Caribbean K-8 Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33177 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33177, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33177, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33177, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33177, FL include South Miami Heights Elementary School, Miami Heights Elementary School and Caribbean K-8 Center.
How many public preschools are located in 33177?
3 public preschools are located in 33177.
What is the racial composition of students in 33177?
33177 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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