For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,270 students in Opa Locka, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL are Jann Mann Educational Center, Beacon College Prep K-8 and Carol City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opa Locka, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Opa Locka, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Gr: 1-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Arts Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 534-4258
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 534-4258
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
Rank: #66.
North Dade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
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%
Opa Locka, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Child's Journey Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 953-8401
Gr: K-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Excel Academy Charter School North (Closed 2011)
Charter School
780 Fisherman St 2nd Floor
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-3332
Gr: PK-5
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8190
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Life Skills Center Opa Locka (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3400 Nw 135 St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-1415
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13331 Alexandria Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 636-6147
Gr: 6-9 | 88 students
North County Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3400 Nw 135th Street
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-9116
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 98%
940 Caliph St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 615-2977
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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%
Vankara Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
13307 Alexandria Avenue
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 769-2827
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL include Jann Mann Educational Center, Beacon College Prep K-8 and Carol City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Opa Locka?
7 public middle schools are located in Opa Locka.
What is the racial composition of students in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Opa Locka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Opa Locka include: Lake Stevens Middle School vs. Carol City Middle School, Carol City Middle School vs. Lake Stevens Middle School
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