Lago Mar Preschool I in Miami, FL offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
Founded in 1997, the school enrolls 127 students with a student–teacher ratio of 32:1 supported by 4 teachers.
The school serves a diverse student body with 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for diversity.
Lago Mar Preschool I operates as an alternative school without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Located in Miami's West End neighborhood, this preschool through elementary program provides an early learning option within a large suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lago Mar Preschool I ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lago Mar Preschool I?
The application deadline for Lago Mar Preschool I is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lago Mar Preschool I located?
Lago Mar Preschool I is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 51 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lago Mar Preschool I is Sanson's Preschool Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Kevin Catholic School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Kevin Catholic School
(Catholic)
4001 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 227-7571
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 227-7571
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 697 students
Kiddie College Of South Miami Corp.
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
13291 Sw 42nd Street
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 552-6047
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 552-6047
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Tuition listed
3805 Sw 137th Ave
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 221-1121
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 221-1121
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Highpoint Academy
(Christian)
12101 Sw 34th St
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 552-0202
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 552-0202
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
4801 South West 140th Ave.
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 220-8430
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 220-8430
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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