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Best Opa Locka Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,830 students in Opa Locka, FL (there are 21 public schools, serving 6,761 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Opa Locka, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
64% of private schools in Opa Locka, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Opa Locka Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marian Center School & Services
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Special Education School (Catholic)
15701 Nw 37th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-8354
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monsignor Edward Pace High School
Monsignor Edward Pace High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
15600 NW 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 623-7223
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition listed
780 Fisherman Street Floor 2nd and 3rd
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(754) 204-3738
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15600 Nw 32nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 508-5556
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
Betesda Christian School
(Assembly of God)
3300 Nw 135th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-8255
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Breakthrough Christian Academy
(Christian)
3790 Nw 167th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 521-0883
Gr: 4 | 1 student
Building Tools Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4121 Nw 191st St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 625-7017
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Empowering Youth Inc
1840 Nw 152 Ter
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 536-0945
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Grace Academy International
(Christian)
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-2500
Gr: K-12 | 149 students
13250 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-5437
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
His House Academy
(Christian)
20000 Nw 47th Ave Bldg9
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(305) 620-1672
Gr: K-9 | 1 student Acceptance rate listed
Khaila Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16101 Nw 22nd Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 657-7419
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Little Ones Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2527 Opa Locka Blvd
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 238-7005
Gr: NS-3 | 96 students
13850 Nw 26th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 401-6765
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Opa Locka, Florida

Opa Locka, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
490 Ali Baba Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-6252
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
13331 Alexandria Drive
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-6121
Gr: NS-9 | 132 students

Overview

This Town (Opa Locka)
This State (FL)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,830 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
148 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
51%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
33 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,841
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
99%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
$6,179
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
553 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
19%
# Black Students
754 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
48%
12%
# White Students
83 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
5%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
168 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Opa Locka, FL?
How many private schools are located in Opa Locka?
14 private schools are located in Opa Locka.
How diverse are private schools in Opa Locka?
Opa Locka private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Opa Locka go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Opa Locka are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Opa Locka?
64% of private schools in Opa Locka are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Opa Locka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Opa Locka include: Grace Academy International vs. Betesda Christian School

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