Miami-Dade Public School System offers International Baccalaureate Programs, as well as Magnet, Gifted, Nationally Recognized Academic Programs & Merit Scholarships…. encouraging active parent and community involvement.
Unique to Coral Gables: Coral Gables offers an elementary school lottery-system … a “feeder-pattern” interconnecting three schools: (Sunset Elementary, Coral Gables Elementary, and George Washington Carver Elementary).
Residents select …based on academic offerings, location and personal choice.
Coral Gables Senior High School – http://cghs.dade.k12.fl.us/
450 Bird Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 443-4871
Principal: Jo Anne D. Gans Grades: 9 – 12 (7:30am – 2:30pm)
- National merit scholarship program
- Award winning: athletics, drama, newspaper, arts
- International Baccalaureate Magnet Program (French,German,Italian,Spanish)
- Dozens of student organizations, JV and Varsity Sports
- Nationally recognized Advanced Placement & Honors Programs
- Career-oriented and academic programs
- Gablettes
George W. Carver Middle School – http://carver.dade.k12.fl.us/
4901 Lincoln Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33133
Tel. (305) 444-7388
Principal: Libia A. Gonzalez Grades 6 – 8 (9am-3:45pm)
- International Studies Magnet School (Spanish, French, German)
- Blue Ribbon School of Excellence/ A-Rated School
- University of Miami Lab School
- Academic environment
- Technology based learning.
- Wide selection of elective classes: debate, creative writing
- Intramural/team sports
- Clubs
- Gifted Program
Ponce de Leon Middle School – http://www.dade.k12.fl.us/ponce/
5801 Augusto Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 661-1611
Principal: Anna L. Rodriguez Grades 6 – 8 (9:00am-3:40pm) Uniforms Required.
- Gifted Resource Program.
- Unique foreign language opportunities (Spanish, French, German)
- Music/Band.
- Advanced academic courses.
- Computer technology
- International Baccalaureate Program
- Highly regarded performing arts department
- Extensive extracurricular program including tutoring.
George W. Carver Elementary School – http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/gwcarvere/
238 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Tel. (305) 443-5286
Principal: Dr.Cheryl Johnson Pre-Kindergarten – 5 (8:30am – 3:00pm)
- Small classes: grades K-2
- International Baccalaureate Language Program (Spanish, French, Italian)
- Small group instruction in math and reading
- Academic excellence program
- After school program
Coral Gables Elementary School – http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/gablese
105 Minorca Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 448-1731
Principal: Graciela P. Cerra Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5 (8:30am -3:00pm)
- International Baccalaureat Language Program (French, Spanish, Italian)
- COMET Lab (Career Opportunities Motivated through Educational Technology)
- After-school Program
- School is on the National Register of Historic Places
- Kindergarten, and grades 3-5
- Special Gifted Magnet Program
David Fairchild Elementary School – http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/fairchild
5757 S.W. 45th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Tel. (305) 665-5483
Principal: William J. Kinney Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5 (8:30am-3:00pm) (Uniforms Required)
- Active parent involvement
- Special programs: academic excellence, pre-kindergarten, computer lab, COMET
Lab, Gifted Program - Advanced placement classes (reading and math)
- Before & after-school programs
- Sports programs
Sunset Elementary School – http://dadeschols.net/schools/elem_site.htm
5120 S.W. 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33143
Tel. (305) 661-8527
Principal: Dr. Aline E. Sarria Grades: Pre-Kindergarten – 5 (8:30am – 4:00pm)
- Community Involved PTA
- Gifted enrichment program / Magnet program
- Cultural and academic ties with the University of Miami
- International Studies Program (Spanish, French, German)
- Before & after-school programs through the YMCA
- Pre-K program (affordable)
Henry S. West Lab School – http://dadeschools.net/schools/elem_site.htm
5300 Carillo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 661-7661
Principal: Barbara R.Soto Grades: Kindergarten – 6 (8:30am- 3:00pm)
- Educational research facility (Dade County Public Schools, University of Miami and FIU)
- Enrollment is via waitlist (Countywide registration is open to anyone, and is not boundary specific).
Merrick Educational Center – http://mdcps.dade.k12.fl.us/merrick
39 Zamora Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 445-5188/448-1639
Principal: Deborah C. Wehking Grades: Pre-K -12 (8:00am-1:45pm) (No uniforms)
- Unique educational center serving those with Medical or Disciplinary Special Needs (infants through seniors).
- Home/Hospital Instructional Programs
- Alternative education.
- Alternatives to expulsion.
- Programs for visually and/or hearing impaired infants and their families.
- Parent Education Resource Center (Largest in Dade County Public School System)
- Community and Adult Education.
- Programs for those with Special Needs.
