Education in Miami | Universities & Schools

Miami is home to a strong and growing network of universities, colleges, and K-12 schools that serve a diverse, multilingual community. The University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables is the city's flagship private research university, renowned for its Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and its medical school. Florida International University (FIU), with campuses in Sweetwater and Biscayne Bay, is one of the largest universities in the US by enrollment and a leader in Latin American and Caribbean studies.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the fourth-largest school district in the nation, encompassing hundreds of public, magnet, and charter schools. The city also supports a robust private school ecosystem, with institutions in Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Pinecrest known for academic excellence and bilingual programs. International families are drawn to Miami's immersive Spanish-English dual-language schools, reflecting the city's deep Latin American cultural roots. Browse our listings to find schools and universities by neighborhood and level.

Education

Hidden Lake Education Center

Loop Road Education Center

Carrollton School

Miccosukee School

Abig Childs Place Day Care Center

Heartland Preschool and Daycare Center

Mount Olive Lutheran School and Daycare Center

La Petite Academy 2

Small Fry Education Center

Abig Satellite School

Children's Hour Day School

Coral Reef Montessori Academy School

First Impressions Preschool and Child Care Center

South Miami Heights Elementary School

Grace School

Carratala Day Care Center

Pena Day Care Center

Little Thinkers Club Day Care Center

Kids Zone Day Care Center

Gordon Primary School Manatee

University of Miami

Lago Mar Preschool

Little Promises Day Care Center

Precious Smiles Day Care Center

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