Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)

Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus) in Miami, FL, is a top-performing public charter school serving 727 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade in the Miami-Dade district, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 95th percentile or higher statewide since 2022-2023.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors. For example, while Doral Academy (ranked 59th) is a close competitor, most nearby schools like Flagami Elementary (ranked 860th) and Sweetwater Elementary (ranked 994th) fall far behind. Pinecrest North’s test scores are exceptional: math proficiency ranges from 86% to 95% across grades, and English Language Arts proficiency hits 80% to 91%, both well above district and state averages. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with 90% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 94% in Civics. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 13%, less than half the district rate of 28.2%, signaling strong student engagement. Additionally, its K-8 structure provides a stable, continuous learning environment, unlike many nearby elementary-only schools.

One interesting finding is a notable weakness in 8th-grade science, where proficiency was just 25% in 2023-2024, though it improved to 42% the following year. The school also achieves high results with lower per-student spending ($11,745) compared to peers like Everglades K-8 Center ($17,959), highlighting efficient resource use. A sister school, Pinecrest Academy (North Campus), shares a strong educational model, creating a clear pathway for families seeking top-tier academics in the area.