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Best 33054 Florida Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,808 students in 33054, FL (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,111 public students). 37% of all K-12 students in 33054, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in 33054, FL include South Florida School of Excellence, Monsignor Edward Pace High School, and Marian Center School & Services.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in 33054, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 33054 Florida Private Schools (2025-26)

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
South Florida School of Excellence
South Florida School of Excellence Photo
(4)
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
Archdiocese Of Miami Virtual Catholic School
(Catholic)
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
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
Hanans Academic Development Center
13250 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 685-5437
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
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
World Mission Of Jesus Christ Christian Academy
(Christian)
13850 Nw 26th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 401-6765
Gr: K-12 | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 33054 Florida

33054, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Room 2 Bloom Educational Center (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool
490 Ali Baba Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 688-6252
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Vankara Christian School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
13331 Alexandria Drive
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 681-6121
Gr: NS-9 | 132 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in 33054, FL?
How many private schools are located in 33054?
12 private schools are located in 33054.
How diverse are private schools in 33054?
33054 private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in 33054 go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in 33054 are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 33054?
67% of private schools in 33054 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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