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True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest

Public, Charter Grades K-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest is a small, high-performing K-8 charter school in Pinecrest, FL, serving just 278 students within the Miami-Dade school district. This school is an academic powerhouse, consistently ranking in the top 1% of all elementary schools in Florida and maintaining a perfect 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are exceptional across the board, with 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 4th Grade ELA, and 97% in Civics, far exceeding district and state averages. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0%, indicating a highly engaged student body and a strong school culture that prioritizes attendance.

True North stands out for its efficiency, spending just $9,753 per student—the lowest among nearby schools with available data. For comparison, Howard Drive Elementary School spends nearly double at $19,086, yet True North achieves far superior academic results. This lean budget, combined with top-tier performance, suggests excellent resource management. The school also has a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (11.15%), which is significantly lower than the district average and nearby schools like Ludlam Elementary School (50.38%).

Interestingly, True North is located just 0.36 miles from Palmetto Elementary School, another academic titan ranked #6 in the state. Together, they form a "Pinecrest Powerhouse" duo, offering parents two world-class public school options within walking distance. While True North excels in elementary grades, its middle school performance is closely matched by Vineland K-8 Center, just 0.89 miles away, particularly in advanced math pathways. Despite a slight dip in state ranking from #7 to #20, True North’s test scores remain incredibly high and stable, reflecting its continued elite standing in the 99th percentile.

278

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,753

Per pupil spending ?

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7500 SW 120th St
Pinecrest, FL 33156

(786) 840-9333

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.8%

White:

15.8%

Asian:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2024 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (93% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg67%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

20^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

29^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 2%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	20 of 2240	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.9	14 of 2258	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.1	7 of 2256	99.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1100%+37 vs state

Civics97%+20 vs state

Science93%+33 vs state

English Language Arts93%+32 vs state

Math92%+30 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest

What district is True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest in?

Miami-Dade

Is True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest a good school?

Yes! True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest?

Students at True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest are 79% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest.

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