Find the best schools in Miami Springs
Moving is a stressful process. Between packing, unpacking, settling down in a new place, and other general chaos, it can seem like there’s too much to do, too many things to think about. But luckily, we’ve made the process a little easier. No, we didn’t call the moving company and tell them to give you a refund for that one lost box. However, we did the research and found the best schools in Miami Springs from the compiled ratings of greatschools.org, niche.com, and the Florida Department of Education’s school accountability report. So, at least you don’t have to worry about that.
The school network in Miami Springs consists primarily of Miami-Dade County public district schools, Miami-Dade County public charter schools, and a few private schools. Miami Springs is a relatively small area, so there aren’t many options for schooling. However, we’ve included some options from nearby and surrounding areas, so you have the best information about where you should send your child to school. Also, keep in mind that you can explore our other city profiles for even more options for your child’s education.
The Best Elementary Schools in Miami Springs
The top recommended elementary schools in Miami Springs are ISAAC: Integrated Science And Asian Culture Academy K-8, Springview Elementary School, and Miami Springs Elementary School. Greatschools.org rates ISAAC K-8 10/10, Springview Elementary 8/10, and Miami Springs Elementary 7/10. Additionally, ISAAC and Springview Elementary received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report while Miami Springs Elementary received a “B.”
Before diving into each of these schools’ academic records, note some differences between each of these schools. First of all, ISAAC K-8 is a part of Miami-Dade County’s system of public charter schools. These charter schools are tuition-free. However, students must apply and be selected to attend. The other two elementary schools listed, Springview Elementary and Miami Springs Elementary are a part of Miami-Dade County’s system of public district schools, so students do not have to apply to attend.
In addition, ISAAC K-8 is a combined elementary and middle school. Both of its elementary and middle school components are located on the same campus. And while ISAAC may be named the Integrated Science and Asian Culture Academy, students of all ethnicities and races are welcome to attend. ISAAC is unique in that its curriculum focuses on the integration of science, mathematics, and the Mandarin language to prepare its students for high school and beyond.
In terms of academic performance, ISAAC K-8 takes the cake, scoring an 83% proficiency in math, an 88% proficiency in English, and a 90% proficiency in science. Springview Elementary follows close behind with a 78% proficiency in math, a 74% proficiency in English, and a 69% proficiency in science. And finally, there’s Miami Springs Elementary with a 68% proficiency in math, a 69% proficiency in English, and a 52% proficiency in science. Even though ISAAC K-8 does perform the best out of all of these schools, each one of these elementary schools exceeded the state standards for standardized testing in every subject.
These schools all have slightly mixed reviews and differing parent testimony on greatschools.org, so it's worth reading the reviews for yourself.
However, one Springview Elementary parent did say, “I love this school, excellent teachers and staff.”
And one Miami Springs Elementary parent said, “All experienced teachers, very effective administration, amazing art and music programs, the best in the area.”
Remember, if you’re unsatisfied with any of these elementary schools, you can always check out some of the other elementary schools that are listed in our Hialeah city guide.
The Best Middle Schools in Miami Springs
The top recommended middle school in Miami Springs is ISAAC: Integrated Science And Asian Culture Academy K-8. This is the same school included in our elementary school section. Miami Springs has a limited number of middle schools, and this is the only one we recommend in the Miami Springs area. However, we’ve included the Highly Inquisitive and Versatile (HIVE) Preparatory School K-8 and Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 in Hialeah.
ISAAC K-8 and HIVE K-8 receive a 10/10 rating from greatschools.org, and Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 receives a 9/10. All of these schools have also received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report.
However, note that all of these schools are a part of Miami-Dade County’s public charter school system, so students have to apply and be selected to attend each of these schools.
In terms of academic performance, all of these schools are great options. However, keep in mind that the testing data for these schools is either combined with their elementary or high school counterpart. Just as you read before, ISAAC K-8 scored an 83% proficiency in math, an 88% proficiency in English, and a 90% proficiency in science. Meanwhile, HIVE K-8 scored an 87% proficiency in math, an 81% proficiency in English, and an 83% proficiency in science, and Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 scored a 93% proficiency in math, a 90% proficiency in English, and a 70% proficiency in science.
In terms of parent testimony, all of these schools have slightly mixed reviews, but the reviews tend to be more positive than not.
But, one HIVE K-8 parent said, “My overall experience as a parent was excellent. My children graduated on to middle and high school socially & academically ready. They are continuously doing amazing. I'm a very pleased and happy parent. I would definitely choose Hive again.”
And one ISAAC K-8 parent said, “Great Mandarin program, this is the reason our children are attending SoMi. Ms. Du is a wonderful asset to the school and the manner in which she exposes the children to the Chinese culture is marvelous.”
Keep in mind that you can always explore other options for your child’s middle school education. Check out our Hialeah city profile for more information or type in your zip code at greatschools.org to discover more middle schools for yourself.
The Best High Schools in Miami Springs
The only high school in Miami Springs is Miami Springs Senior High School, but we do not recommend this high school. Instead, we defer you to the schools we’ve recommended in our Hialeah city guide, Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 and Mater Academy Lakes High School.
Greatschools.org rates Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 a 9/10 and Mater Academy Lakes High an 8/10. And both schools receive an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report.
Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 is the same school we’ve mentioned in the middle school section, so you know it’s a public charter school. And Mater Academy Lakes High is also a part of Miami-Dade County’s public charter school system, so as always, students must apply and be selected to attend this school
In terms of academic performance, both schools are great options. They’ve even been ranked in the U.S News and World Report for best high schools in the United States. Out of data from about 24,000 schools, Jose Marti MAST Academy ranks #94, and Mater Academy Lakes High ranks #1,444.
In addition, both schools have also earned the College Success Award for their efforts in preparing students for college and later careers.
Both of these schools receive mixed reviews and testimonies from greatschools.org, so it’s hard to provide a comprehensive picture of each school solely based on the reviews. You may want to read them for yourself and visit each school’s website to get a better idea of which school might be a good fit for your child.
However, one Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12 did say, “A wonderful school! Varied programs for STEM learning, many clubs & activities, and most importantly an administration and teachers that care about learning.”
Remember, if you’re unsatisfied with these options, you can always explore more schools in Hialeah and the surrounding area. The best way to find schools near you is to type in your zip code at greatschools.org.
For more information about each of these schools’ COVID-19 protocols, check out the Miami-Dade County public school website. And to see the criteria for Florida Department of Education ratings, go to their website. Note that all quotes listed above come from parent reviews at greatschool.org.
