For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,500 students in 33035, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL are Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead), Keys Gate Charter School and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33035 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33035, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33035, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Se 9th St
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 574-5287
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 574-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Keys Gate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Se 28th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 272-9600
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 272-9600
Gr: K-8 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Se 18th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(305) 257-6000
Homestead, FL 33035
(305) 257-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33035, FL include Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead), Keys Gate Charter School and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33035?
3 public elementary schools are located in 33035.
What is the racial composition of students in 33035?
33035 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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