For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,650 students in 33055, FL (there are , serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33055, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33055, FL are Lake Stevens Elementary School, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School and Miami Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 33055 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33055, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33055, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-6536
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4555 Nw 206th Ter
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-5838
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-5838
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Miami Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4444 Nw 195th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-5321
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Charles David Wyche Jr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5241 Nw 195th Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 628-5776
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 628-5776
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
North Glade Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Nw 177th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-3608
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-3608
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Carol City Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Nw 188th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Carol City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4375 Nw 173rd Dr
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-0509
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 621-0509
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18484 Nw 48th Pl
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1294
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Acceleration Academies-central Miami
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4719 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Gr: 8-12 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
North Gardens High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4692f Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 528-6308
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
33055, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Icare - North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
20660 Nw 47th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 636-6147
Gr: 6-12
Sandor Wiener School Of Opportunity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20000 Nw 47th Ave 7
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 623-9631
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33055, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33055, FL include Lake Stevens Elementary School, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School and Miami Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33055?
10 public schools are located in 33055.
What percentage of students in 33055 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33055 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33055?
33055 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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