Private schools in Opa Locka, FL
5 schools in Opa Locka itself and 221 more within 6 miles. 192 of them are on the state’s FES / FTC list. Florida’s FES and FTC scholarships average about $8,000, set by county and grade.
Order: schools on the official FES / FTC list first, then nearest. No school pays for its place. Map
Private schools in Opa Locka (5)
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South Florida School of Excellence
under 1 miAcademy of Excellence 1
under 1 miKiilys Kids
under 1 miLittle Rock Preparatory Academy
under 1 miNearby, within 6 miles (221)
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World Mission of Jesus Christ Christian
under 1 miEmpowering Youth
2 miCool Academy
2 miThe other 197 schools within 6 miles, by name
- Caterpillar Academy Daycare, Hialeah
- Kingdom Palace Daycare, Hialeah
- Little Tigers Learning Center, Miami Gardens
- Tutor Me Daycare and Preschool 2, Miami Lakes
- The Creative Child Day Care Learning Center, Hialeah
- Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership A, Miami
- Sprouting To Success, Miami Gardens
- Christ Children Academy, Miami Gardens
- Growing Days Childcare and Learning Center, Miami Lakes
- St. James Catholic School, Miami
- Beacon Hill Center, Miami
- Horeb Christian School, Hialeah
- Mission of God Academy, Hialeah
- Bethany Academy of Arts, Miami Gardens
- Kidz City Learning Center, Hialeah
- Pinocchio Day Care, Hialeah
- Kid's Haven Academy, Miami Gardens
- Parkway Baptist Church Wee Care, Miami Gardens
- Miami Union Academy of SDA, North Miami
- Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Hialeah
- Discover Montessori Children's House, Miami Lakes
- William A Kirlew Jr Academy, Miami Gardens
- The Art of Learning PLC, Miami Gardens
- Edison Private School, Hialeah
- Reviver Academy, Miami
- Oasis Christian Academy, Miami
- Montessori Children's House of Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes
- Pla Fine Arts, Hialeah
- Our Lady of Lourdes Preschool, Hialeah
- Children's Paradise Learning Center I #4, Hialeah
- Hope and Light Academy, Hialeah
- It Takes A Village Academy of Excellence, Miami
- Jeremiah Academy, Miami
- Bright Future School of Excellence, Miami
- Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School, Hialeah
- Happy K-12 Kindergarten, Hialeah
- Kid's Day Care Kindergarten, Hialeah
- Thumbelina Learning Center 2, Hialeah
- Kids Playhouse Child Care Center, Hialeah
- Lubavitch Educational Center, Miami
- My World Learning Center, Hialeah
- Dade Christian School, Miami
- Lakeview Academy, Hialeah
- Silvia's School, Hialeah
- Trinity Christian Academy, Hialeah
- It's A Small World Academy, Miami
- Three Flags Academy, Hialeah
- Jewish Leadership Academy, Miami
- Trinity By Faith Academy, Miami
- Prats Early Learning Academy, Hialeah
- Ace Academy North, Miami Lakes
- Yeshiva Elementary School, Miami
- Bright Sky Preparatory School, Miami Gardens
- Cristo Rey Miami High School, North Miami
- Little Star Learning Academy II, Hialeah
- Pentab Academy, City Miami Gardens
- Shining Light Childcare Development Center, Miami
- Shanti Kids School, Hialeah
- Early Step Learning Academy, North Miami
- New Aladdin Learning Center, Hialeah
- America's Christian Future Preschool Elementary, Hialeah
- The Learning Corner Academy, Hialeah
- Two Sisters Angels Preschool, North Miami Beach
- Precious Little Angels Day Care II, Hialeah
- La Scala Preschool Learning Center, Hialeah
- New Jerusalem Christian Academy, Miami
- Saint Phil Capital, Miami
- Advance Christian Academy, North Miami
- Amazing Learning Academy, Miami
- Los Pinos Nuevos Christian School, Hialeah
- A Gsa Academy School, Miami
- Color in Preschool, Hialeah
- Children's Paradise Learning Center 6, Hialeah
- Big Star Private School, Hialeah
- Holy Cross Lutheran School, North Miami
- Sunshine Childcare & Preschool Center, Hialeah
- A Perfect Place 4 Kidz, Miami Gardens
- St. Anthony's School of Higher Education, Pembroke Pines
- Academy for Young Learners, Hialeah
- Worshiper's House of Prayer Academy, Miami
- Jam Preparatory Academy of Excellence, Fort Lauderdale
- Little Children's Learning Academy, Hialeah
- Jean Piaget Academy, Hialeah
- Liberty Academy Foundation, Miami
- Lincoln Marti Community Agency 17, Miami
- Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 90, Hialeah
- Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 85, Hialeah
- Happy Place Academy, North Miami Beach
- Steps for Learning Preschool Center, Hialeah
- Chanty Learning Center Inc/We Love Kids, Hialeah
- Children Paradise Learning Center #5, Miami Lakes
- My Child's Dreams, Hialeah
- Abf Academy - Hialeah, Hialeah
- St. Rose of Lima School, Miami Shores
- American Christian School & Art Center, Hialeah
- My Happy House, Hialeah
- Montessori School of North Miami, North Miami
- Childrens Christian Shoolhouse, Hialeah
- Masters Preparatory School, Miami
- The Glory of God Christian School, Hialeah
- My First Step Learning, Hialeah
- Childrens Paradise Learning Center #3 Unit 1, Hialeah
- World Children's Academy, Hialeah
- Tiny Smile Learning Center, Hialeah
- Childrens Kingdom Enrichment Center., Miami Lakes
- Mater Virtual Academy North Campus, Hialeah Gardens
- Our Lady of Charity School, Hialeah
- Einsteins Learning Center 1, Hialeah
- Faces Learning Academy, Miami
- New Angels Day Care, Miami Lakes
- Tutor Me Daycare Academy, Hialeah
- Holy Family Catholic School, North Miami
- ABC Daycare and Preschool, Hialeah
- Alhambra Heights Challenger School, North Miami
- Growing Treasure Private School, Hialeah
- Lightwork Education and Wellness Center, Hialeah
- Cinderella School, Hialeah
- Discover Montessori Academy-PSN, Hialeah
- Step By Step Special Needs Academy, Hialeah
- Miami Shores Presbyterian School, Miami Shores
- Early Years Academy, Hialeah
- Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs School, Hialeah
- Yeshiva Toras Emes Klurman Elementary School, North Miami Beach
- Beth Jacob High School, North Miami Beach
- Meyga Learning Center, Miami
- St. Marys Cathedral School, Miami
- Saint John the Apostle School, Hialeah
- Little Angel Academy 2, Hialeah
- Kidworks USA, Hialeah
- Von Wedel Montessori School, Miami
- Lenora Brown School Academy, Miami
- Second Home Learning Center, Hialeah
- Kid's University Elementary School, Hialeah
- Phyl's Academy Preschool of Miramar, Miramar
- Growing Treasures Learning Center #2, Hialeah
- Faith Lutheran School, Hialeah
- Stars Learning Center, Miami
- It's A Small World Private School, Hialeah
- B.wright Leadership Academy, Miami
- Rise Vocational Preparatory, Miami
- Rufo for the Kangaroo Integral Center, Hialeah Gardens
- A.K.T.I.V. Learning Academy, Miami Springs
- Spark Learning Xiii, Miami
- Northdade Regional Academy, Miami
- Yeshiva Toras Chaim, North Miami Beach
- Stars of the World, Hialeah Gardens
- Saint Bartholomew School, Miramar
- Sheye's of Miami Elementary, Miami
- Loyola Elementary, Miami
- Prado Kids Vison Learning Center, Miami Spring
- Academy of Excellence, Miami
- Kids Planet Preschool, Miami
- Jay's Learning Center I, Miami
- Sprout Kids Academy, North Miami Beach
- Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 76, Miami
- Children's Paradise Learning Academy 8, Hialeah
- Magic Kids Learning Center II, Hialeah Gardens
- Tangerine Learning Center, Miami
- Edc Academy of Excellence, Miami
- Angels Love Care, Hialeah
- Center of Life Academy, Miami
- It's A Small World Elementary School, Miami
- Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School, Hialeah
- Pink and Blue Childrens Academy, Miami Gardens
- Breakthrough Christian Academy, Miami Gardens
- Tru Prep Academy, Miami Gardens
- All God's Children Christian Academy, Miami
- Beit Apel Shaulson Family Campus for Girls, Miami
- City Innovation School, Miami
- Citygate School of Advanced Learning/Preparatory, Miami
- Continental Academy, Miami Lakes
- Fortlo Academy, Miami
- Educational World Learning Center, Miami Lakes
- Grace Leadership Preparatory Institute, Miami Gardens
- Primary Learning Academy, Hialeah
- Keystone National High School, Miami
- Silvias School, Hialeah
- Ebenezer International Christian Academy, Hialeah
- Trinity Christian Academy, Miami
- Western General Education, Miami
- Angels Reach Academy for Divergent Learners, Miami Lakes
- Montessori Achievement Center, Miami
- Miami Shores Montessori School, Miami Shores
- Miami Country Day School, Miami
- O.L.L.A.S. Academy, Miami
- Growing Treasures Private School, Hialeah
- Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes Rohr Middle School, North Miami Beach
- Stars of the World 2, Hialeah Gardens
- Yeshiva of Miami, Miami
- Hosanna Learning Center, Miami
- Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School, Miami Shores
- American Worldwide Academy, Miami
- Gospel Assembly Academy, Miami
- Reagan Educational Academy, Hialeah
- McDonalds Playworld Community Development, Miami
- I Smile, Miami Springs
- North Academy, North Miami Beach
Opa Locka private schools at a glance
- Closest to downtown
- Betesda Christian School, under 1 mi
- Nearby schools by town
- Hialeah (87), Miami (66), Miami Gardens (24) and Miami Lakes (11)
- Students
- about 23,078 in all; the typical school has 65
- Smallest and largest
- Kidz City Learning Center, 10 students; Miami Country Day School, 1,289 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.4 typical, 2.3 to 36 across 144 schools
- Programs
- 7 Montessori, 6 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 2 all-girls and 3 all-boys
- Association members
- 14, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 67% of graduates at the typical high school (31 reporting)
- Public charter schools within 15 mi
- 142, tuition-free and not counted above
Charter schools in Opa Locka
- Catholic12
- Christian, not Catholic36
- Jewish8
- Islamic1
- Other faiths2
- Nonsectarian91
- Not in federal survey76
In Opa LockaWithin 6 mi
- Pre-K (and up)115
- Elementary (K to 5)188
- Middle (6 to 8)99
- High school (9 to 12)69
- K to 12, one school38
In Opa LockaWithin 6 mi
- Under 5073
- 50 to 14968
- 150 to 29921
- 300 to 59912
- 600 or more6
- Opa Locka area85%
- All of Florida87%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools, list read October 8, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, official page, read October 8, 2026.
- Tuition for 9 schools: each school’s own website, last read October 6, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Private school tuition near Opa Locka
- Kindergarten to grade 5
- $10,700 middle, $7,770 to $46,200 (7 schools)
- Grades 6 to 8
- $11,147 middle, $8,190 to $53,800 (8 schools)
- Grades 9 to 12
- $13,850 middle, $8,190 to $56,400 (5 schools)
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Christian School | $7,770 to $8,190 | 2026-27 |
| St. James Catholic School | $9,075 | 2026-27 |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic School | $10,050 | 2026-27 |
| Dade Christian School | $10,700 to $11,650 | 2026-27 |
| Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School | $10,823 to $11,068 | 2026-27 |
| St. Rose of Lima School | $13,530 to $13,790 | 2026-27 |
| Monsignor Edward Pace High School | $13,850 | 2025-26 |
| Miami Country Day School | $46,200 to $56,400 | 2026-27 |
| Jewish Leadership Academy | $50,000 to $54,500 | 2027-28 |
Prices from each school’s own website, read in October 2026; fees can be extra. Tuition by state.
Every verified price in Florida, by city and grade.
What Florida pays
- Program
- Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships, education savings account
- Award
- About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade
- Also
- For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
FES / FTC award $8,745Award covers the listed priceListed price is higher
The award covers the full listed price at 1 of 6 schools with a verified 2026-27 price.
Prices from each school’s own website, read in October 2026: the lowest listed grade band, fees not included. Award from Step Up For Students, 2026-27 scholarship amounts by district (FTC and FES-EO), read October 9, 2026.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in and around Opa Locka (45)
- Catholic schools in and around Opa Locka (15)
- Montessori schools in and around Opa Locka (7)
- Special education schools in and around Opa Locka (6)
- Private high schools in and around Opa Locka (69)
- Private elementary schools in and around Opa Locka (188)
- Private middle schools in and around Opa Locka (99)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Opa Locka (174)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Opa Locka (115)
- Jewish schools in and around Opa Locka (8)
- All-boys schools in and around Opa Locka (3)
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- Private schools in North Miami (5 mi)
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