One of the parents’ greatest concerns when relocating to a new city is finding excellent educational opportunities for their children. Rest assured that the residents of Pinecrest value education and are deeply invested in it, as is evidenced by the extensive programming and parent involvement in the public schools, as well as the host of top-ranked private schools within the community. If you purchase Pinecrest real estate, you will no longer have to wonder if your child will receive an excellent education but simply ask, “Which school best suits my child’s learning needs and interests?”
Join award-winning local real estate expert
Jennifer Price on this virtual tour of the outstanding schools in Pinecrest.
Pinecrest Public Schools
Pinecrest Schools are a subset of the Miami-Dade County Public School System. Included in this community system are three elementary schools: Pinecrest, Palmetto, and Howard Drive Elementary. Students from these elementary schools feed into Palmetto Middle School and continue on through Miami Palmetto Senior High.
From students’ earliest years of elementary school, they are provided with rich learning experiences through visual and performing arts, entrepreneurship, environmental science and technology, languages and cultures, and more. These schools have built a solid reputation for their gifted programs and the numerous AP courses available to students. Each Pinecrest school has an active PTA and PTSA organization, and the community is deeply invested in the schools. In the most recent state evaluations, each school received an
“A” rating for academic excellence. Here’s a snapshot of each school’s highlights.
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Student Population: 384
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Student-teacher ratio
13:1
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Grades offered: Pre-k through 5
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Testing proficiency: 72% proficient in math, 74% proficient in reading
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Specialized academic programs:
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15+ clubs
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Honors and Awards: Gold STEAM Designation, Youth Crime Watch School of the Year, PTA National School of Excellence, Values Matter Award, Fa=ive Star School, Heart of Gold Award
- Student Population: 601
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Student-teacher ratio
17:1
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Grades offered: Pre-k through 5
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Testing proficiency: 86% proficient in math, 89% proficient in reading
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Specialized academic programs: Cambridge Primary Program, Challenge Program, Dual Language Education, LEAP Learning Experiences, Role Model Program, Special
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Education, STEAM, World Language Program (featuring Spanish)
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20+ clubs
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Honors and Awards: PTA National School of Excellence, Golden School Award, Kindness Certified School
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Student Population: 974
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Student-teacher ratio
16:1
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Grades offered: Pre-k through 5
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Testing proficiency: 87% proficient in math, 85% proficient in reading
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Specialized academic programs: Challenge Program, Dual Language Education, Special Education, STEAM, World Language Program (featuring Spanish and Chinese)
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12+ clubs
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Honors and Awards: Golden Steam Designation, Five Star School, Golden Apple School
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Student Population: 989
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Student-teacher ratio
23:1
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Grades offered: 6-8
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Testing proficiency: 73% proficient in math, 68% proficient in reading
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Specialized academic programs: Forensic Science Academy, Cambridge Academy, Gifted Program, Block scheduling, Special Education, STEAM Designation, World Language Program (featuring Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese)
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Eleven clubs and eleven sports
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Honors and Awards: Gold STEAM Designation, National PTA School of Excellence
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Student Population: 2,774
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Student-teacher ratio:
26:1
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Grades offered: 8-12
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Testing proficiency: 52% proficient in math, 66% proficient in reading
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Specialized academic programs: Dual Enrollment with Florida International University and Miami Dade College, AP Capstone, Forensic Investigative Academy, iPrep, 71 honors and 33 AP courses, Challenge Program, Special Education, World Language Program (featuring Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, and Japanese)
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Ten honor societies, forty-three clubs/interest groups, seventeen varsity- level sports
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Honors and Awards: 14 National Merit finalists, AP exam pass rates exceed state and national averages, state championships in theater, orchestra, and band
Private Schools in Pinecrest
For some students, the ideal educational environment is found in private school education. Typically private schools offer a lower student-teacher ratio, a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, and unique networks of opportunity in the community. Some of the best private schools in Florida can be found right here in Pinecrest
Nurturing students from preschool through high school, opportunity and discovery are at the heart of education at Gulliver Prep. With a long history that extends back to 1926, Gulliver now serves 2,200 students across three campuses in the Pinecrest area. High school students are given the opportunity to explore architecture, biomedical sciences, engineering, international business, digital mass media, international diplomacy, and more. Gulliver also offers International Baccalaureate diplomas and the Academic Resource Program, providing a broad scope of academic and life-skills support that is appropriate for diverse students.
The
application process is already underway for the 2023-2024 school year, so if Gulliver Prep piques your interest,
schedule a tour or begin your family’s application right away.
St. Thomas offers pre-K through fifth-grade education, instilling Christian values in the Episcopalian tradition. Believing that families and educators must work together to help children develop not only academically but in character in values, family involvement is strongly encouraged at St. Thomas.
In addition to a challenging and stimulating school day, students are also invited to participate in
Quest, St. Thomas’ after-school program offering sports, enrichment classes, and activities.
Enrollment for the upcoming school year typically concludes in January. Learn more about all St. Thomas has to offer by scheduling a
campus tour.
Families wanting to continue their children’s Episcopal schooling will be excited to hear that Palmer Trinity is the
Top-ranked Christian school in the Miami area, according to Niche. It also earned the second-highest ranking among Christian schools across the state of Florida.
Palmer Trinity strives to provide students with a supportive, inclusive environment that champions academic excellence, global citizenship, a celebration of diversity, character development, and social responsibility. The school is somewhat smaller than most in the area, with 780 students in grades six through twelve.
Learn more about
tuition and fee rates here. Early acceptance
applications are due by November first for the upcoming year, and standard admission applications are due by January 15.
Westminster Miami Christian School was founded in conjunction with Shenandoah Presbyterian Church more than fifty years ago. Since that time it has been committed to equipping students, in mind, heart, and body, to lead and live as ambassadors for Christ. Rigorous college-prep academics are provided through research and analysis and investigative learning.
Westminster offers several programs of excellence, with the Emerald Scholar Program as its crown jewel. Through this program, students will receive the most rigorous academic coursework and opportunities for internships, real-world research, and opportunities to volunteer/impact the community. Additional programs include AP Capstone and concentrations in engineering, biomedical and other scientific research, business and entrepreneurship, and media.
Campus visits for prospective families are held in September and October for the following academic school year. The early admission
application deadline is in November, and standard applications are in January.
Ransom Everglades serves grades six through twelve and has been recognized as the
#1 private school and the best college preparatory private school in the state of Florida. For over a century, RE has been focused on preparing students to make an impact in the world through integrated learning, developing creative thinkers and problem solvers, and offering challenging academics. Diversity is celebrated, and students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Class sizes are small- typically no more than fourteen students, and that allows for personalized attention. Outside of standard academics, students can participate in twenty-five team sports, more than fifty clubs, and affinity groups and choose from sixty visual and performing arts class options.
Prospective students and their families can attend open houses in the fall semester or sign up for one of the designated school
tour dates.
Applications for enrollment are due in mid-January for the upcoming academic year.
Tips for new Pinecrest residents
Choosing the right school for your child can seem like a daunting task, especially when the application process begins to look more like college admissions than elementary school. Remember that all of these options will provide a top-notch education for your child, whether through public or private schooling options.
It’s a good idea to get in touch with the admissions department and talk with each school. Visit the campuses and take a tour if possible, and ask to speak with parents of current students as well so that you may get a fuller and clearer perspective of what it is truly like to attend a particular school. Then, apply to several. This will provide you with the maximum number of options for your child’s schooling.
For more practical wisdom on relocation and finding the right Pinecrest home for sale for your family, get in touch with the
Jennifer Price Group. She is happy to answer all of your questions and show you all of the great features that Pinecrest real estate has to offer.
