2024 Best Elementary Schools in South Miami

• Miami, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  111 reviews

Alum: Carrollton empowered me to be a catalyst and a model for progress for women and minorities in the 1970s and later in life. Equipped with a strong intellectual foundation, confidence, and a compassionate worldview, I surmounted challenges through my careers and avocations. The discipline and analytical skills instilled by my teachers led to a successful career in international banking and later, philanthropy in arts and humanities. Inspired by Carrollton's values, my passion for learning, languages, and exploration led me into academia, where I focus on contemporary issues like disruptive innovation and sustainable development at a leading state university. The lasting friendships formed at Carrollton have over time provided crucial support and enrichment, especially as we deepen our lives in our “fourth quarter". Furthermore, I have also seen the benefits of a Carrollton education extend to my nieces and the next generations of my friends’ families.... Read 111 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 864

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Pinecrest, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  145 reviews

Alum: Gulliver prepares students incredibly well for college: with the guidance counselors at easy access for college applications, the process was a breeze. The culture, academics, and facilities are constantly improved upon and they have outstanding commitment to ensuring students have the best learning environment.... Read 145 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,226

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Miami, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: From academics to character, we have yet to experience a School in Miami that excels in these areas. The faculty and staff should be proud of the tremendous experience they are giving the children that attend Riviera. Ethics and values are part of growing up and Riviera incorporates a fine fabric of academics mixed with refined characteristics. I am grateful that my child will experience a highly academic, balanced, and healthy education in Miami.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 835

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Palmetto Bay, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  126 reviews

Parent: Westminster Christian School is exactly what we were looking for! Having been part of a Christian school myself, I know how rare it is to find an academic environment that truly upholds Christian values. What I appreciate most about this school is its dedication to fostering a community of service and giving back, alongside its commitment to providing quality education and nurturing spiritual growth. Watching my children thrive here, supported by caring teachers, has been incredibly rewarding. Westminster offers a wide variery of programs, including sports, fine arts, technology, and language studies, which have inspired my children to explore their talents and develop new skills. The convenience of having all four schools—Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School—on one campus has made drop-offs seamless for my three children. This school has undeniably been a blessing for our family. My children echo this sentiment daily—they love going to school!... Read 126 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,280

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  123 reviews

Sophomore: Overall, Iprep is a good school even with a small environment. There is a shortage in high school teachers resulting in teachers taking up multiple subjects, and the problem of not having the typical high school activities and sports. Even without those certain things, I personally have found the school to be beneficial in my part since small classrooms, which helps with the ability to connect with teachers more closely and truly getting to know their students. There will always be ups and downs, but I was able to push through obstacles with help from friends and teachers here.... Read 123 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 797

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Doral, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  62 reviews

Parent: Love everything about this School! My experience have been nothing but positive, the teachers are very respectful and always bring the word of God to our kids. Very familiar, great location, friendly staff and very beautiful worship center. If you're looking a christian education this is the one.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,193

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Miami, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  144 reviews

Parent: I've had an amazing experience at FCS! I'm an alumni and also a current parent to two kids in pre-school and elementary. I'm so happy with how the school has grown throughout the years. I'm amazed at how much growth my children have had academically as well as socially. There are many programs, clubs, parent groups available to join and get connected. I especially love the culture the school has created and how open they are to parent involvement. While there is always room for improvement, I feel that FCS listens to parent feedback intentionally and implements suggestions when they can. I'm excited for what the Lord has in store for FCS within the next few years!... Read 144 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,183

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Miami, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  49 reviews

Senior: I’ve had a great overall experience and learned so much from different events, trips, and the teachers and staff. The teachers really give their all to teach the students and help them as well as show Jesus love for their students.... Read 49 reviews

• grade A

• Students 545

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: Henry S. West Laboratory School is a small school where every person knows each other, forming a community. The teachers are invested in both child-learning and allowing children to enjoy school. They have a great gifted program, and a no-homework policy, but are lacking in afterschool activities.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 392

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 576

• Student-teacher ratio 34:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: As a parent having to decide in these hare time of covid should i or should i not send my child to school was hard, but seeing how well prepare Pinecrest is i have to say i feel 100% safe and grateful that my daughter go to such an amazing school. Everyone in the school is amazing and make each day better for the students. I love PES... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 945

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  21 reviews

Parent: As a parent, I couldn't be happier with our experience at Ada Merritt. Since the moment my child stepped through the doors, we've felt welcomed into a warm and supportive community. Beyond academics, Ada Merritt prioritizes well-rounded development. They emphasize character building with programs fostering kindness, cooperation, and leadership. It's heartwarming to see my child grow as both a student and a person. What's truly impressive is Ada Merritt's track record of preparing students for continued success. The school has a high percentage of graduating students accepted into Miami's top high schools. This speaks volumes about the quality of education they provide. The school's communication is top-notch. I'm always kept informed about my child's progress and school events. There's a real sense of partnership between parents and staff. I wholeheartedly recommend it.... Read 21 reviews

• grade A

• Students 747

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.18 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: Sunset is filled with devoted teachers, students and families! My child receives 2 hours of day of foreign language instruction and gifted math, science and language arts. The property has a large turf field and a wonderful physical education program. Many cultural events throughout the school year. Any child would be lucky to attend.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,196

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Our family is truly blessed to be part of the Somi family. My kids are thriving academically and socially. The school has a great athletic program which is hard to find in public schools.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 513

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: This is a charter school that follows the Classical Conversation curriculum that the home schoolers follow. The education is excellent and everyone knows everyone. It is a wholesome environment where respect, good morals and virtues are emphasized. Children are required to learn latin up until the 8th grade. I would have preferred my child had taken 5 years of a more useful language than latin. She would have been fluent by now. Other than that, the school is excellent.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 298

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: Very good school with nice teachers, I like to volunteer there as a parent of two kids. Stuff is nice and school is clean.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,032

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: Air Base is a great school. I have attended there for all of elementary through middle school and I have enjoyed it. The teachers and staff are awesome and if your worried about a lot of work, it's manageable. Air Base ensures that students are educated about different places and events around the world. For example, parades that we can voluntarily participate in and show our appreciation for different cultures. It also has a variety of after-school clubs that students can join. For anyone thinking about enrolling their child at Air Base, I strongly recommend that you do.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,109

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: This school has done nothing but provide an unmatchable educational and safe experience. They are very informational and on top of letting parents know what is going on. I would like to see them plan more extra curricular events involving fund raisers to give back to the student. They have incredible teachers who deserve all the recognition.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 442

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: We absolutely love this school. The academics, administration and staff are remarkable. The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming, my kids look forward to going to school every day. We couldn't be happier!... Read 36 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,099

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: My kids are very happy at this school because they have teachers who care and who are very knowledgeable. Greek teachers are very organized and the immersion runs very smoothly lately too. It is amazing to see 10 year olds to pass the standardized test and gain the certificate of such a difficult language proving how rigorous and unique is the curriculum of this school.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 646

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 186

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Great school for anyone from k-8. Teacher and staff are very friendly they also work their hardest to try and make your children succeed to the next level. Great environment for kids to grow and and use their imagination.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 841

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.38 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: It is my first year at Renaissance with my twin boys who entered Kinder this year. I honestly can say, that we could have not picked a better school for our kids. Amazing environment for the children. Both teachers and staff are educated, polite, responsible, and most importantly knowledgeable. I would give it 10 starts if I could.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 910

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Works Here: Somerset Academy has been an absolute pleasure to work at. I am a teacher assistant for Pre-K 4 and I absolutely love my team.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 458

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Miami-Dade, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Nice principal job, excellent ambient. Nice teacher... gifted programs and professors, safe and well guarded by police. Love it... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1