| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County School District | Hialeah | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 334,090 | 542 | PK–12 | 80 |
How Miami-Dade County compares
It enrolls 334,090 students across 542 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is above the Florida average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami-Dade County has 1 public school district covering 80 zip codes. The top-rated district in Miami-Dade County is Dade County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (FAST 2024), ranked against all districts in Florida. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Miami-Dade County, FL?
1 school district serves zip codes in Miami-Dade County, FL. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Miami-Dade County, FL?
Of the districts serving Miami-Dade County, Dade County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 72nd percentile among Florida school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Florida reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Florida and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Florida only, never across state lines.