For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,672 students in 33142, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL are Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33142, FL Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3050 Nw 35th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8676
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Earlington Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Nw 32nd St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0429
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Orchard Villa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5720 Nw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5536 Nw 21st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Comstock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2420 Nw 18th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7341
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
Lorah Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5160 Nw 31st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1424
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
33142, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students
Juvenile Corrections (Jc) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in 33142, FL include Melrose Elementary School, Earlington Heights Elementary School and Maya Angelou Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33142?
9 public preschools are located in 33142.
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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