For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,737 students in 33055, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33055 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33055, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33055, FL Public Elementary 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%
33055, Florida Public 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 elementary schools in 33055, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33055, FL include Lake Stevens Elementary School, Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/skyway Elementary School and Miami Gardens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33055?
8 public elementary schools are located in 33055.
What is the racial composition of students in 33055?
33055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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