Somerset Academy Bay

Somerset Academy Bay is a K-5 charter school in the Miami-Dade school district serving 410 students, and it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, achieving a 99th percentile state ranking in the most recent school year.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance and incredibly low chronic absenteeism. In the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked 27th out of 2,240 schools statewide, a level of achievement that far surpasses many nearby schools. For example, while Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset is also a strong school, it ranks 197th in the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is just 6.1%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 28.2% and even less than half the rate of nearby Somerset Academy Continental (20.9%). This strong attendance culture is a key driver of its success. Furthermore, the school achieves these results with remarkable efficiency, spending just $8,917 per student—roughly half of what Kendale Elementary School ($17,971) spends—while dramatically outperforming it on every academic measure.

Academically, the school shows consistent excellence across all subjects and grades, with proficiency rates ranging from 83% in 5th Grade Science to 98% in 3rd Grade ELA and Math. This isn't a school resting on past success; it has shown a clear upward trend, climbing back to the 99th percentile after a slight dip a few years ago. While the school operates with a higher student-teacher ratio (19.5:1) than some peers like Sunset Park Elementary School (13:1), its results demonstrate a highly effective instructional system. For parents seeking a top-tier elementary school with a strong culture of attendance and academic excellence, Somerset Academy Bay is an outstanding choice.