For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,129 students in Opa Locka, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL are Jan Mann Educational Center, Beacon College Prep K-8 and Carol City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opa Locka, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Opa Locka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Opa Locka, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Gr: 1-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
North Dade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 624-8415
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Acceleration Academies-central Miami
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4719 Nw 183rd St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(786) 629-1447
Gr: 8-12 | 375 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Opa Locka, FL include Jan Mann Educational Center, Beacon College Prep K-8 and Carol City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Opa Locka?
6 public middle schools are located in Opa Locka.
What is the racial composition of students in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Opa Locka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Opa Locka include: Lake Stevens Middle School vs. Carol City Middle School
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