Best Schools Near Belle Isle

Hone a future artist, coder, or changemaker with a learning path as vibrant as their imagination from the top-tier schools surrounding Belle Isle, a sought-after address for its exclusivity, high-end real estate, and stunning views of the Bay, the skyline, and city lights.

Dust off those backpacks, double-check your science fair forms and brace yourself for picturesque school mornings around Belle Isle, the easternmost hideaway in the Venetian Islands' string of islands.

Nestled between mainland Miami and South Beach, Belle Isle wraps its residents in laid-back charm, waterfront views, and quick connections to daily essentials, from dining and shopping to parks, hospitals, and, of course, standout elementary, middle, and high schools, public, charter, and private.

We're talking about front-row access to some of Miami's best institutions minus the morning chaos, all within a few minutes of your doorstep (and sometimes your coffee stop, too), thanks to the Venetian Causeway.

Ready to discover a school journey that fits your little one and your island lifestyle? We have your choices laid out!

Here's a list of schools near Belle Isle.

ELEMENTARY

1) St. Patrick Catholic School (K-8)

3700 Garden Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A private Catholic school for K-8, St. Patrick Elementary School, under the guidance of various Pastors and administrators, approaches almost 100 years of Academic Excellence and youth formation, just a 5-minute drive from Belle Isle.

St. Patrick Catholic School continues to claim strength as a vibrant Catholic institution where children are nurtured spiritually, academically, and socially daily in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes Catholic values and academic excellence by placing God at the center of all learning.

St. Patrick Catholic School believes that Catholic education is integral in proclaiming the gospel message of Jesus, building faith communities, celebrating through worship, and serving others without distinction, and a vital part of education.

According to recent data, St. Patrick Catholic School has 291 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.

2) Hebrew Academy RASG (PK-12)

2400 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A private Jewish school for levels PK-12, just 5 minutes from Belle Isle, Hebrew Academy RASG is a Modern Orthodox Dati Tziyoni school that believes in the preeminence of Torah and the fulfillment of Mitzvot according to Halacha, the centrality and religious significance of the Modern State of Israel, excellence in both General and Judaic studies, and the Divinely implanted potential within every person.

For elementary, Hebrew Academy RASG uses a Judaic curriculum that includes learning about the Torah, Shabbat, the chaggim, and the Jewish homeland, Israel. Speaking, writing, singing, and reading in Hebrew are integral to the program. Its staff enhances the learning experience by incorporating technology like Google Voice, Ji Tap, and Class Dojo.

In middle school, the Hebrew Academy Charlotte Rohr Middle School program encourages independent and critical thinking across all content areas.

At this level, students participate in a Judaic Studies and Secular Studies program, which includes semester-long elective courses in arts, technology, foreign language, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Hebrew Academy RASG ensures each student is viewed as an individual who brings different ideas, interests, and learning styles to the classroom.

Lastly, the Fana Holtz High School prides itself on helping students reach their full potential and making them feel good about their individuality and capabilities.

Hebrew Academy RASG instills Torah values in each student, with the hope that those values will guide them in making good decisions today and well into their adult years.

Fana Holtz High School students also enjoy individualized schedules that allow them to take courses of interest at their level and with unparalleled faculty instruction.

According to recent data, Hebrew Academy RASG has 603 students with a student-teacher ratio of 4 to 1.

3) Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center (PK-8)

1420 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

A public combination school for PK-8, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center is an International Baccalaureate school committed to educating the whole child, providing an exemplary music program with a rock ensemble, a guitar program, and chorus, a fine arts program, and physical education at all grade levels, just 6 minutes from Belle Isle.

The campus spans eight acres and has beautiful Spanish-influenced architecture dating back to the 1920s.

Today, these historic buildings are a hub of educational activity, serving a diverse student community from different countries.

Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center's teachers travel from all corners of the county to educate young minds and foster opportunities for the future.

It also has a prestigious Student Services department that meets all student and family needs, assisting with counseling, housing, referral services, vision, dental, and medical healthcare.

According to recent data, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center has 794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 47% of its students are proficient in math and 38% in reading.

Click here for Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

4) North Beach Elementary School (PK-5) (Top Pick!)

4100 Prairie Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A public elementary school for PK-5, North Beach Elementary School aims to develop internationally minded, independent, healthy, active, life-long learners to help create a global community just 7 minutes from Belle Isle.

At North Beach Elementary School, the teachers, students, staff, and families help implement a curriculum that promotes and supports inquiry as a basis for international education, developing knowledgeable, open-minded, and caring individuals.

NBES students will be encouraged to impact the world positively as tolerant individuals who understand, accept, and respect intercultural differences.

Meanwhile, as part of the International Baccalaureate, North Beach Elementary strives to encourage children to become lifelong learners with an impact on the world.

With its rigorous curriculum and high expectations for students, North Beach Elementary has pursued its goal of becoming a designated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) school.

According to recent data, North Beach Elementary School has 962 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 85% of its students are proficient in math and 84% in reading.

Click here for North Beach Elementary School's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

5) Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom (PK-5)

4144 Chase Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A private Jewish school for PK-5, Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom is a progressive Elementary School designed to encourage and develop understandings and practices within the social-constructivist approach to learning regarding the whole child, located 7 minutes from Belle Isle.

Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom believes a school should be a place for learning how to live and be a productive community member, and not just for academic subject matter.

That said, the Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom's approaches are constructed to bridge the gap between academic content, skill, and concept learning with meaningful applications that make the pursuit of knowledge relevant in the real world.

Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom learners become co-constructors of their learning, a learning disposition that will be nurtured for a lifetime.

Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom is guided by the Reggio Emilia approach to learning and fosters academic achievement and 21st-century skills, including empowering children and a sense of agency.

According to recent data, the Innovative School of Temple Beth Sholom has 126 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1.

6) Mater Academy - Mount Sinai (K-5) (Top Pick!)

4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A charter elementary school with tuition-free education for PK-5, Mater Academy - Mount Sinai, boasts a loving, caring, and supportive educational environment that practices a philosophy of respect and high expectations for all students, parents, teachers, and staff, just 7 minutes from Belle Isle.

Mater Academy - Mount Sinai strives to encourage students to reach high academic standards and create a nurturing learning environment that focuses on character development, resulting in consistently being among the highest-performing schools in the area.

According to recent data, Mater Academy - Mount Sinai has 160 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 92% of its students are proficient in math and 87% in reading.

Click here for Mater Academy - Mount Sinai's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

7) Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School (K-6)

4025 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A private school for K-6, Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School was founded in January 1997 by the late Georgina Lopez Mark and is accredited by the Florida Kindergarten Council, located 7 minutes from Belle Isle.

Celebrated as a full member of the American Montessori Society, the Casa dei Bambini staff is committed to the care and education of children.

Here, children are the most significant part of society and deserve to live in a safe space that encourages positive development and nurtures children into healthy, successful members of society at their highest potential, done at their own pace and with Montessori philosophy as the framework.

Throughout all this, Casa dei Bambini respects each child by giving them individual choices, guided by a quality Montessori program that meets each child's needs in a fun, stimulating, and positive educational environment.

According to recent data, Casa dei Bambini has 144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.

8) South Pointe Elementary School (PK-5) (Top Pick!)

1050 4th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

A public elementary school for PK-5, South Pointe Elementary School is an International Baccalaureate school that strives to develop lifelong learners who positively impact the world, just 7 minutes from Belle Isle.

To maintain its rigorous curriculum and set high expectations for students, South Pointe Elementary School continues to pursue having students develop a passion for learning while providing students and teachers with innovative technology opportunities and access to in-depth educational resources.

Its dedication to students, teachers, and the school is commendable.

According to recent data, South Pointe Elementary School has 489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 70% of its students are proficient in math and 63% in reading.

Click here for South Pointe Elementary School's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

9) The Montessori Academy at St. John's (PK-5)

4760 Pine Tree Dr, Miami, FL 33140

A private school for PK-5, The Montessori Academy at St. John's is a non-denominational Montessori school accepting families of all faiths, providing the highest quality of Montessori education in a beautiful, loving, and enriching environment since 1990, just 8 minutes from Belle Isle.

The main goals of a Montessori Education include creating and maintaining a sense of order, improved coordination, prolonged concentration, and greater independence, while a Montessori Directress' role is to act as a keen observer, guide, and help the children to help themselves.

That said, The Montessori Academy at St John's aims to provide a stimulating academic and learning environment that will establish fundamental habits, attitudes, skills, and ideas, resulting in a lifetime of creative thinking and learning for children.

According to recent data, the Montessori Academy at St. John's has 92 students.

10) iPrep Academy (PK-12)

1500 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

A public combination school served by Miami-Dade County, iPrep Academy offers levels PK-12, committed to educating students of diverse backgrounds and socio-economic status in an environment that promotes respect and fosters collaboration, a 9-minute drive from Belle Isle.

Its bright colorway, without doors or bells, is purposely designed to promote respect and responsibility among the students and staff.

Meanwhile, iPrep Academy educators have surpassed the challenge of breaking from traditional styles, using innovative "out of the box" teaching without sacrificing the highest standards or rigor.

Although the iPrep Academy environment may seem relaxed, its curriculum is one of the most rigorous.

In fact, all students at iPrep are in honors, Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment courses.

Additionally, they participate in the Executive Internship Program during their Junior and Senior years, which provides them a glimpse into their future and helps to prepare them for the expectations of the "real world."

In a short time, iPrep has emerged as a leader in education innovation.

Further, iPrep Academy has been recognized as a Nationally Certified Magnet School and stands as a symbol for education innovation.

According to recent data, iPrep Academy has 873 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 89% of its students are proficient in math and 90% in reading.

Click here for iPrep Academy's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

11) Miami Children's Museum Charter School (K-5) (Top Pick!)

980 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132

A charter elementary school with tuition-free education for levels K-5, Miami Children's Museum Charter School is one of two museum-based schools in the USA with a unique creative atmosphere for students to play, learn, imagine, and create, just 10 minutes from Belle Isle.

At MCMCS, teachers commit to inspiring students to reach their full potential and providing individualized instruction to address their needs.

Along with a rigorous and creative curriculum, the school uses the Miami Children's Museum exhibits, facilities, and resources to create a positive and nurturing environment where students feel comfortable exploring their surroundings, asking questions, and discovering.

With this, MCMCS can educate "the whole" child through real-world experiences in Art, Music, Health, and Fitness.

According to recent data, Miami Children's Museum Charter School has 315 students, and the latest state test scores indicate that at least 77% of its students are proficient in math and 82% in reading.

Click here for Miami Children's Museum Charter School's 2023-2024 Report Card by the Florida Department of Education.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

1) St. Patrick Catholic School (K-8)

3700 Garden Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

A private Catholic school for K-8, St. Patrick Elementary School, under the guidance of various Pastors and administrators, approaches almost 100 years of Academic Excellence and youth formation, just a 5-minute drive from Belle Isle.

St. Patrick Catholic School continues to claim strength as a vibrant Catholic institution where children are nurtured spiritually, academically, and socially daily in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes Catholic values and academic excellence by placing God at the center of all learning.

St. Patrick Catholic School believes that Catholic education is integral in proclaiming the gospel message of Jesus, building faith communities, celebrating through worship, and serving others without distinction, and is a vital part of education.

According to recent data, St. Patrick Catholic School has 291 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.