Find the best schools in Hialeah

Moving to a new place and finding a new school for your kid is intimidating. There’s a multitude of factors to consider, and carefully weighing the pros and cons of numerous schools can be overwhelming. But don’t worry. We did the research and found the best schools in Hialeah from the compiled ratings of greatschools.org, niche.com, and the Florida Department of Education’s school accountability report.  

The school network in Hialeah consists primarily of Miami-Dade County public district schools, a series of Miami-Dade County public charter schools, and a few private schools. However, the best schools in Hialeah are a part of the Miami-Dade County public school system. Still, all of Hialeah’s schools are rated highly according to greatschools.org. So you’re sure to find a great option for your child’s education no matter their age. 

Elementary Schools In Hialeah

The top recommended elementary schools are Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, Highly Inquisitive and Versatile (HIVE) Preparatory School K-8, and Palm Springs North Elementary School, and Meadowlane Elementary School.  Hialeah Gardens Elementary and HIVE Preparatory were rated a 10/10 by greatschools.org. And Palms Springs North Elementary School and Meadowlane Elementary School were both rated 9/10. All received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report, so you really can't go wrong with any choice.  

All the schools listed are a part of the Miami-Dade County public district school system. However, HIVE Preparatory is a part of Miami-Dade County’s public charter schools, so prospective students must fill out an application to attend.

HIVE Preparatory leads the pack in standardized testing, with all scores in math, English, and science well above the state average. Hialeah Gardens Elementary follows close behind in English and math, but its science standardized test scores are at the state average. Meanwhile, Palm Springs North Elementary and Meadowlane Elementary’s standardized test scores are above state average in every subject.  

In terms of academic performance, all of these schools are great options. To decide which school may be the best fit for your child, visit each of the schools’ websites and go greatschools.org to read parent testimonials.

Middle Schools In Cooper City

  

Continuing to middle school, the top-recommended middle schools are Highly Inquisitive and Versatile (HIVE) Preparatory School K-8, Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12, and Mater Gardens Academy Middle School. All received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report. But once again HIVE Preparatory was rated 10/10. 

 However, note that the data compiled for HIVE Preparatory is a compilation of both the elementary and middle school standardized testing averages along the student to teacher ratio. So it may be worth doing a little more research to see if HIVE Preparatory is right for your child for both elementary and middle school. 

Jose Marti MAST Academy was rated a 9/10, and Mater Gardens Academy Middle was rated a 8/10. Jose Marti MAST Academy exceeds the state standard in standardized testing in every subject by at least 19 percentage points, scoring a 90% proficiency in English, 93% in math, and 70% proficiency in science. And while Mater Gardens Academy Middle exceeds state standards in English with a 72% proficiency and in math with a 83% proficiency, it falls far below the state standard only achieving 16% proficiency.  

In addition to great testing scores, Jose Marti MAST Academy was recognized in the top 100 best schools in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Consider that data was collected from around 24,000 schools, and you can see that Jose Marti MAST Academy has a clear commitment to academic excellence for all of its students, 6-12. 

Jose Marti MAST Academy is also a recognized magnet school that emphasizes math and science. And because Jose Marti MAST Academy teaches grades 6-12 on the same campus, middle schoolers have a unique opportunity to take challenging, high school level courses. 

 One Jose Marti MAST Academy parent said, “Best school in area & one of top schools in Dade/FL. Specially focused on math & science, but robust offerings in electives, clubs, and even sports for grades 6-8.”

High Schools In Hialeah

Hialeah has a wide range of high schools rating from 1/10 to 10/10, so it’s important to be vigilant when deciding which Hialeah high school is best for your child. The top recommended high schools in Hialeah are Jose Marti MAST Academy 6-12, Mater Academy Lakes High School, and Imater Preparatory Academy High School. And when it comes to choosing a high school for your child, you can’t get any better than these three. 

Even though greatschools.org does not rate all of these schools 10/10, they all receive an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report. And they’re all highly 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, Imater Preparatory Academy ranks  #587, and Mater Academy Lakes High ranks #1,444. 

Additionally, all of these schools have a minority enrollment of at least 95% with the majority of their students participating in AP and honor programs. Jose Marti MAST Academy and Mater Lakes High have also earned the College Success Award for their efforts in preparing students for college and later careers.  

As you can see, all of these high schools would be a great option for your child’s education. However, Mater Lakes High and Imater Preparatory Academy do not have many parent testimonials or reviews on greatschools.org. So explore each schools’ website to find out which school would be the best fit.   

For more information about each of these schools’ COVID-19 protocols, check out the Miami-Dade County public school website. Also, visit greatschool.org or niche.com for additional parent testimonials and to explore Pembroke Pines schools in more depth. 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.