For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,994 students in 33196, FL (there are , serving 881 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 33196, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33196, FL are Kendall Square K-8 Center, Christina M. Eve Elementary School and Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33196 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33196, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 33196, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kendall Square K-8 Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9325 Sw 169 Place
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Grades: K-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Christina M. Eve Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16251 Sw 99th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 383-9392
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 383-9392
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15950 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9050 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-4382
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15735 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15851 Sw 112th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0792
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0792
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Hammocks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9889 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-0896
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-0896
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Felix Varela Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15255 Sw 96th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-7900
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 752-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33196, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33196, FL include Kendall Square K-8 Center, Christina M. Eve Elementary School and Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33196?
8 public schools are located in 33196.
What percentage of students in 33196 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 33196 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33196?
33196 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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