Local Schools Near South Beach, Miami Beach, 33139

Schools near South Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33139

South Beach (ZIP 33139) is served primarily by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Most students attend schools within a 1–3 mile radius. Below is a summary of the main public schools serving the area, along with approximate GreatSchools ratings (out of 10) based on the most recent available data. Ratings can fluctuate yearly, so check GreatSchools.org or the school district site for the latest.

Elementary Schools (K–5 or K–8)

• South Pointe Elementary School (public) Location: ~0.5 miles from central South Beach GreatSchools Rating: 7/10 Strong in math and reading growth; diverse student body.

• Fienberg-Fisher K–8 Center (public) Location: ~1 mile GreatSchools Rating: 6/10 Serves elementary and middle grades; good parent involvement.

• Miami Beach Elementary (public) Location: ~1.5 miles GreatSchools Rating: 5/10 Solid basic programs but lower test scores compared to district averages.

Middle Schools (6–8)

• Nautilus Middle School (public) Location: ~2 miles (serves much of South Beach) GreatSchools Rating: 6/10 Offers magnet programs and strong arts focus.

• Fienberg-Fisher K–8 Center (continues through 8th grade) Rating: 6/10 (see above)

High Schools (9–12)

• Miami Beach Senior High School (public) Location: ~2.5 miles GreatSchools Rating: 5/10 Large comprehensive high school with IB and AP options; graduation rate around 85–90%.

Private & Specialized Options (within ~3 miles)

• St. Patrick Catholic School (private, K–8) Rating: Generally well-regarded (no GreatSchools numeric score; strong reviews on Niche ~B+). Catholic curriculum with small class sizes.

• Fisher Island Day School (private) Located on Fisher Island (ferry access); very high ratings but limited enrollment and expensive.

• Miami Country Day School (private, PK–12) ~3–4 miles away; consistently rated A– on Niche with strong college prep.

Quick Notes

• Ratings source: Primarily GreatSchools (test scores, student progress, equity). Niche.com provides additional parent/student reviews.
• District context: Miami-Dade schools vary widely; many families also consider magnet programs or charters outside the immediate 33139 area.
• Recommendations: Use the Miami-Dade County Public Schools “Find a School” tool or GreatSchools.org and filter by ZIP 33139 for the most current data, including test scores and enrollment.

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