Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

10400 SW 57th Avenue
Miami, FL 33156

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School is not a daycare center. We are a school.

For over 50 years we have provided a loving, nurturing, stimulating and fun environment for children so that they can learn and grow.

We believe the best educational environment for children is one that provides a wide variety of experiences and different learning styles.

By providing the appropriate materials along with diverse experiences, we prepare your child for the years ahead.

We want each child's first taste of "school" to be positive and affirming.

The staff of Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School are well-educated, experienced and passionate about education.

Our school works with the Quality Counts Program of The Children's Trust.

We are accredited through APPLE as well as The Department of Children and Families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked FL School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: Jul. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1962

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jul. 15 / rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ArtBallet

DramaMusic

ScienceSpanish

Sports

School Notes

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School is well-respected and loved by hundreds of families whose children and grandchildren have been students here. Our students range from 17 months through 3 years old, 8:45 AM 1to 12:45 PM; 3 years through Kindergarten, 8:30 AM to 2:15 PM, and After-School Care for children ages four through 11 until 6 PM. We also offer Early Morning Care at 7:15 AM for our own children as well as elementary age children.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School's ranking?

Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School?

The application deadline for Pinecrest Presbyterian Day School is Jul. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jul. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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