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Palmetto Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Palmetto Elementary School in Miami, FL, is a high-performing public school in the affluent Pinecrest area, serving 654 students in grades PK through 5 within the Miami-Dade district.

Palmetto Elementary stands out as an academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 6th out of 2,240 elementary schools in Florida—placing it in the top 1% statewide. Its math proficiency is exceptional, with 4th graders achieving 100% proficiency on the FAST Math exam in the 2025-2026 school year, and an average of 97.7% across all tested grades. This far exceeds nearby schools like True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest (average 92.7%) and Pinecrest Elementary (ranked 32nd). The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.3%, dramatically lower than the district average of 28.2% and nearby schools like Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts (21.0%) and Howard Drive Elementary (not specified but higher). Only 12% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting the area's socioeconomic advantage.

What makes Palmetto particularly compelling is its efficiency and consistency. Despite spending $13,225 per student—less than neighbors like Howard Drive Elementary ($19,086) and Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts ($15,335)—it achieves far superior results, suggesting effective resource use. The school has been a 5-star institution for a decade, with steady improvement across all subjects. While True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest (0.36 miles away) has a perfect 0% absenteeism rate, Palmetto outperforms it in 4th-grade math (100% vs. 93%) and 5th-grade ELA (94% vs. 85%), creating a healthy academic rivalry in the neighborhood. This track record makes Palmetto a reliable choice for families seeking top-tier education.

654

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,225

Per pupil spending ?

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12401 SW 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 238-4306

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Palmetto Middle School
High:	Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.3%

White:

40.1%

African American:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (95% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school95%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

6^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	97.6	6 of 2240	99.7%	★★★★★
2025	97.2	10 of 2258	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.6	12 of 2256	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.7	24 of 2240	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	27 of 2219	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	66 of 2247	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.3	71 of 2182	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.5	48 of 2118	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	90.6	138 of 2112	93.5%	★★★★★
2016	90.1	143 of 2087	93.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.5	83 of 2064	96.0%	★★★★★
2013	87.2	198 of 2029	90.2%	★★★★★
2012	86.7	201 of 1984	89.9%	★★★★☆
2011	80.6	346 of 1985	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.6	289 of 1919	84.9%	★★★★☆
2009	83.2	258 of 1847	86.0%	★★★★☆
2008	77.7	360 of 1789	79.9%	★★★★☆
2007	79.6	322 of 1786	82.0%	★★★★☆
2006	81.3	284 of 1688	83.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math98%+33 vs state

English Language Arts93%+33 vs state

Science92%+32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12401 SW 74th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-4306	654	37	17.6	12.1%	262 (40.1%)	24 (3.7%)	342 (52.3%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	97.6	6^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.2	10^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.6%	4	93.0	92.0	94.0				97.0	100.0	96.0				92.0				$13,225	$923	$12,301
True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest	Public, Charter	K-8	7500 SW 120th St	Pinecrest	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 840-9333	278	15	18.5	11.2%	44 (15.8%)	3 (1.1%)	219 (78.8%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	95.7	20^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.9	14^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.4%	6	90.0	100.0	85.0	95.0	92.0		95.0	93.0	90.0	95.0	82.0		93.0		100.0	97.0	$9,753	$04	$9,749
Howard Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7750 SW 136th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 235-1412	341	21	16.2	33.1%	62 (18.2%)	47 (13.8%)	222 (65.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	73.3	545^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.7%		73.1	552^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	75.6%	7	88.0	85.0	58.0				80.0	77.0	75.0				56.0				$19,086	$1,698	$17,388
Vineland K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	8455 SW 119th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-7931	671	40	16.7	22.1%	98 (14.6%)	31 (4.6%)	507 (75.6%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	78.6	413^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.6%		76	496^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.0%	83	76.0	81.0	74.0	89.0	90.0	92.0	76.0	77.0	55.0	88.0	91.0	88.0	72.0	73.0	98.0	99.0	$13,323	$714	$12,609
Somerset Academy Continental	Public, Charter	K-5	8100 SW 104th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 860-3730	55	3	18.3	43.6%	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	83.0						83.0										$12,873	$1,725	$11,147
Coral Reef Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7955 SW 152nd St	Palmetto Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 235-1464	696	40	17.4	28.3%	123 (17.7%)	58 (8.3%)	488 (70.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	87.2	207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.8%		88.7	206^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.9%	1	78.0	84.0	80.0				82.0	76.0	84.0				79.0				$13,338	$903	$12,435
Kenwood K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	9300 SW 79th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-5061	759	48	15.8	33.6%	37 (4.9%)	15 (2.0%)	682 (89.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	50.4	1133^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.4%		61.5	840^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.8%	293	58.0	57.0	66.0	65.0	83.0	70.0	65.0	60.0	56.0	75.0	58.0	73.0	48.0	61.0	91.0	93.0	$15,179	$1,365	$13,813
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10250 SW 57th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 667-5579	1,001	54	18.5	9.8%	282 (28.2%)	21 (2.1%)	622 (62.1%)	53 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.3%)	95	32^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	98.6%		93.6	68^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.0%	36	93.0	88.0	88.0				96.0	88.0	89.0				82.0				$11,824	$777	$11,048
Somerset Academy Bay	Public, Charter	K-5	9500 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 274-0682	410	21	19.5	16.3%	23 (5.6%)	3 (0.7%)	378 (92.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	95.2	27^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.1	11^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.5%	16	98.0	85.0	84.0				98.0	93.0	92.0				83.0				$8,917	$89	$8,828
Leewood K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	10343 SW 124th St	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 233-7430	506	29	17.4	24.3%	82 (16.2%)	24 (4.7%)	385 (76.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	85.2	257^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.5%		88.1	224^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.1%	33	75.0	88.0	86.0	83.0	76.0	85.0	88.0	83.0	77.0	80.0	53.0	83.0	63.0	67.0	77.0	80.0	$14,195	$800	$13,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Palmetto Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmetto Middle School
High : Miami Palmetto Senior High School

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 654 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.

Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Palmetto Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 40% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Palmetto Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

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