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Best Homestead Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 18,919 students in Homestead, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Homestead, FL are Air Base K-8 Center For International Education, Somerset Academy Silver Palms and Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homestead, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Homestead have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Homestead, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Silver Palms
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23255 Sw 115th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 257-3737
Gr: K-8 | 1,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13390 Sw 248 St
Homestead, FL 33032
(786) 504-2038
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln-marti Schools (International Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 E Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
The Charter School At Waterstone
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6206
Gr: K-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 Ne 2nd Rd
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 258-7497
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Se 9th St
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 574-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Summerville Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11575 Sw 243rd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 253-2123
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13990 Sw 264th St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-7200
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Old Dixie Hwy
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-3993
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29035 Sw 144th Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 242-8340
Gr: PK-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
South Dade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29100 Sw 194th Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 224-5200
Gr: 4-8 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 E Mowry Dr
Homestead, FL 33033
(786) 601-1969
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Keys Gate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Se 28th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 272-9600
Gr: K-8 | 1,950 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Campbell Drive K-8 Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15790 Sw 307th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 245-0270
Gr: PK-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Leisure City K-8 Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14950 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 247-5431
Gr: PK-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Redland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16001 Sw 248th St
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-6112
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24400 Sw 124th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 257-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Se 18th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(305) 257-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12225 Sw 280th St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 257-0377
Gr: PK-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
West Homestead K-8 Center
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Sw 6th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 248-0812
Gr: PK-8 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Miami Community Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18720 Sw 352nd St
Homestead, FL 33034
(786) 601-8003
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Homestead Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Nw 2nd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Neva King Cooper Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Nw 5th St
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 247-4307
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Chambers High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
698 N Homestead Blvd
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 909-6307
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Academir Middle School Of Math And Science
Charter School
13330 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(786) 601-7668
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Title I Migrant Education Program
28205 Sw 124th Ct, Bldg F
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 258-4115
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Homestead, FL?
How many public middle schools are located in Homestead?
27 public middle schools are located in Homestead.
What is the racial composition of students in Homestead?
Homestead public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Homestead are often viewed compared to one another?

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