For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,858 students in 33012, FL (there are , serving 2,929 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 33012, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33012, FL are Meadowlane Elementary School, Mae M. Walters Elementary School and John G. Dupuis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33012 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33012, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33012, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowlane Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4280 W 8th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0660
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0660
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
Mae M. Walters Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 W 33rd St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-4600
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
John G. Dupuis Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 W 59th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-6361
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-6361
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6735 W 5th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0770
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0770
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6020 W 16th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0301
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-0301
Grades: PK-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #66.
Palm Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-2460
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 821-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #77.
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 W 18th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 818-3000
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 818-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #88.
Henry H. Filer Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
531 W 29th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-6601
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305) 822-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 723 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33012, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33012, FL include Meadowlane Elementary School, Mae M. Walters Elementary School and John G. Dupuis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33012?
8 public schools are located in 33012.
What percentage of students in 33012 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 33012 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33012?
33012 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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