Our Guide to Miami Schools: Private Schools
When deciding to move to a new neighborhood or even a new city, one of the most important considerations for a family is education. Ensuring that your child receives a quality education that will prepare them for college and beyond is paramount. With that in mind, we wanted to share a helpful guide to some of Miami’s top private schools. That way, you can start narrowing down your search for your move.
Best Miami private schools
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Grades: 3 – 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Yearly tuition: $46,000 for grades 7 – 12
Founded in 1961, the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart holds the distinction of being the only Catholic, all-girls Montessori college preparatory school in the state of Florida. They’re part of an international network of schools, all with a focus on academic excellence and fostering leadership and service.
The Cushman School
Neighborhood: Little Haiti
Grades: PK – 12
Student population: 790
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Yearly tuition: $39,670 for grades 9 – 12
The Cushman School was founded in 1924 by Dr. Laura Cushman, and it is the oldest, continuously run, co-ed private school in the state of Florida. Over the years, the Cushman School has been recognized both for its challenging academic environment and for its diverse student body.
Gulliver Prep
Neighborhood: Pinecrest
Grades: PK – 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:6
Yearly tuition: $47,600 for grades 5 – 12
Gulliver Preparatory School serves more than 2,200 students at their four campuses across Miami—their PK – 8 campus is located at Coral Gables, Montgomery Campus and Upper Campus are both located in Pinecrest and the Upper Miller Campus is near Westchester. Gulliver is a very well-regarded school with the top ranking students each year regularly going to Ivy League colleges.
Kendall Christian School
Neighborhood: North Miami
Grades: PK, K – 5:
Student-to-teacher Ratio: 10:1
Yearly tuition: $9,000 for grade 5
Kendall Christian School is a private Christian elementary school. It was established in 1973 as an extension of Kendall Christian Ministries, to provide quality faith-based education to children.
Sheck Hillel Community School
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Grades: PK – 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Yearly tuition: $31,300
Founded in 1970, Sheck Hillel Community School has been empowering students academically while honoring their Jewish heritage and community. As a result it is recognized as one of the world’s leading Jewish community schools and has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Roig Academy
Neighborhood: South Miami
Grades: PK – K, K – 8
Student-to-teacher ratio: 8:1
Yearly tuition: $36,025
Roig Academy is a small school, serving around only 100 students. However, this allows them to have an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1. They provide a fully bilingual Spanish/English curriculum for PreK – K students as well as K – 8 students in their International Baccalaureate Program.
Miami Country Day
Neighborhood: North Miami
Grades: PK – 12
Student population: 1,270
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Yearly tuition: $46,700
Miami Country Day School is an independent, nonprofit, learning community, providing top-tier education for their students. Originally founded in 1938 as a boarding school for boys, the school is now a co-ed academic environment for boys and girls and represents 26 countries. It is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in Florida.
Hebrew Academy RASG
Neighborhood: Miami Beach
Grades: PK – K, K – 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 4:1
Yearly tuition: $28,980
Hebrew Academy RASG was founded in 1947 and has around 400 students enrolled in their PK – K and K – 12 programs, with an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of 4:1. They combine top-tier academic learning with the study of Judaic and Hebrew teachings, as well as an advanced college preparatory program.
Ransom Everglades
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Grades: 6 – 12
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Yearly tuition: $49,250
Ransom Everglades is one of the best private middle and high schools in Miami. They’re described as a college preparatory school and boast that 100% of their students attend a four-year college after graduation. With that quality comes the sticker price, as Ransom Everglades is also one of the most expensive schools in Miami, though financial aid is available.
Riviera Schools
Neighborhood: Coral Gables, Kendall
Grades: PK – 5 (Coral Gables), 6 – 12 (Miami)
Student-to-teacher ratio: 9:1
Yearly tuition: $35,250 for grades 6 – 12
Established in 1950, Riviera Schools comprises two campuses—the Riviera Day School covering grades Pre-K through grade 5 and Riviera Preparatory School covering grades 6 through 12. They’re a fully-accredited and non-sectarian day school with a proven track record of educational excellence and attention given to each student.
Coconut Grove Montessori School
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove
Grades: nursery education (18 mos – 3 yrs), 3 yrs – 6 yrs, grades 1 – 5
Student-to-teacher ratio: 14:1
Yearly tuition: $12,000
Coconut Grove Montessori School is one of the least expensive private schools in Miami. Alongside their elementary education, they provide nursery education for children as young as 18 months as well as a Children’s House program for children ages 3 through 6. Using the Montessori method, Coconut Grove features a child-centered educational program designed for success.
The Drew Kern Team
This guide is a glimpse into the educational institutions here in Miami. But reading can only do so much. If you’re curious about one of these schools and the neighborhood they’re in, give us a call. Our team of award-winning experts are here to prepare you for every step of your move. Finding the right house can often be just half the journey. We’re ready to hear from you.
