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Independent & Secular Schools in Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens
94 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens; 85 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). The second-largest city in the county and the densest cluster of scholarship-accepting private schools anywhere in Florida.
Verified against the state record. School details on this page are reproduced from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Miami-Dade district), retrieved October 8, 2026. Scholarship participation reflects the state's FTC/FES-EO participating-school flag on that date. Tuition is not reported to the state — confirm it with the school.
Funding note: Scholarships are not limited to religious schools. The same award applies at any participating independent school.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abc Daycare and Preschool 990 West 22nd Street, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Abf Academy Hialeah Campus 1851 Palm Avenue, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Academy for Young Learners 18191 NW 68 Ave, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Angels Love Care 6900 West 32nd 18-25, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Big Star Day Care 4246 W 12 Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Caterpillar Academy Daycare 5480 Palm Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Chanty Learning Center Dba We Love Kids 891 West 29 St, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Academy 8 3144 West 76th Street, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-11 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Center 3 2400 W 80th St Unit 1, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Center 4 470-B West 49th St., Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Center 6 1937 West 68 St, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-09 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Center 9 8567 NW 186 Street, Miami 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Children's Paradise Learning Center.inc 21 East 59 St, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Cinderella School 1084 West 23rd Street, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Color in Preschool 2019 E 4th Ave, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Discover Montessori Academy-psn 17660 NW 78th Ave 103, Miami 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Donoso Academy Dbr 368-386 Palm Avenue, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Early Years Academy 17790 NW 78 Ave, Miami 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Early Years Montessori Academy 7755 NW 178 Street, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | Not listed | — | — |
| Edison Private School 3720 E. 4th Avenue, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Einsteins Learning Center 1 543 E 9th St, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Excellence in Learning Academy 2564 West 72nd Place, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-08 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Growing Treasure Private School 1905 W 35 St Suite 120, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Growing Treasures Learning Center 2 8318 NW 103 St, Hialeah Gardens 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Growing Treasures Learning Center 3 600 East 24 Street, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Happy Hearts Learning Center 6883 W 4 Ave, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Happy K-12 Kindergarten 5901 NW 176th St, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Hope and Light Academy 1174 W. 70th Place, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| International Children's Academy 585 E 49th Street Suite 5, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| It's a Small World Private School 240 Hialeah Drive, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Jean Piaget Academy 3764 West 12 Ave., Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Jinny's Learning Center 5356 W 16 Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kid's Day Care Kindergarten 1301 W 68 St, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kid's Love Day Care Preschool 375 East 49th Street, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kid's Playhouse Child Care Center 1265 W. 66th Street, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kid's University Elementary School 2800 W 84th St 13, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kidworks Usa 8155 West 28th Avenue, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-07 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kidz City Learning Center 3920 East 8th Avenue, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kingdom Palace Daycare 6500 W 4th Avenue 19-22, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-07 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| La Scala Musikids Learning Center 499 E 21 St, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Lakeview Academy 7031 W 14 Ct, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Lightwork Education and Wellness Center 7750 NW 178th Street, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lincoln-marti Community Agency 17 1750 E 4 Ave, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lincoln-marti Community Agency 76 7665 W 32 Ave, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lincoln-marti Community Agency 85 3580 W 84 St, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lincoln-marti Community Agency 90 90 W 11 St, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Little Angel Academy 2 441 West 11 St, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Little Children's Learning Academy 1919 W 60 St, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-04 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Little College of Stars Pa 6545 Northwest 169th Street, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | Not listed | — | — |
| Little Star Learning Academy II 5042 W 12 Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Los Pinos Nuevos Christian School Corp. 432 West 29st., Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Magic Kids Learning Center II 9160 NW 122 St 10-16, Hialeah Gardens 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Masters Preparatory School- East Hialeah 1395 East 4th Avenue, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-09 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Mater Virtual Academy North Campus 7901 Northwest 103rd Street, Hialeah Gardens 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Miami Lakes Preschool 18600 NW 87 Ave, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Mission of God Academy 660 East 41 Street, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| My Child's Dream 1570 West 43 Pl 15, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| My First Step Learning 1006 E 8 Ave, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| My Happy House 4203- 4235 W 16th Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| My World Learning Center 3101 E 4th Ave, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| New Aladdin Learning Center 5918 W 16 Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Niecat Blessings Academy Preschool 1486 W.. 84th Street, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Our Lady of Charity School 1900 West 44th Place, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Pre-school 1164 West 71st Street, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Pinocchio Day Care 100 W 49 St, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Pla Fine Arts 4975 West 6 Avenue, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Prats Early Learning Academy 5490 W 12th Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Precious Kids Academy II 17601 NW 78th Ave Ste 101, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Precious Little Angels Day Care II 367 West 29 St, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-09 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Primary Learning Academy 5041 W 6th Ave., Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Royal Kids Academy 12503 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Rufo the Kangaroo Integral Center 11300 NW 87th Ct, Hialeah 33018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| S S F Educational System 635 W 49th Street, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | 01-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Second Home Learning Center 118 West 7th Street, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Shanti Kids Preschool 2863 W. 2nd Avenue, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Snow White the Seven Dwarfs School 2400 West 56th Street, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Springview Academy 7411 Northwest 186th Street, Miami 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Ss Educational Center Dba Silvia's School 7091 W. 14th Court, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Stars of the World 10109 West Okeechobee Rd, Hialeah Gardens 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Step By Step Special Needs Academy 7750 NW 178th St, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Steps for Learning Preschool Center 2150 W 76 Street 101, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Sunshine Childcare Preschool Center 4056 W 12 Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Creative Child Day Care Learning Cent 4305 E 8 Ave Ste A-B, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| The Learning Corner Academy 4556 West 12th Ave, Hialeah 33012 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Three Flags Academy 6861 West 14 Court, Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-04 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Thumbelina Learning Center 2 490 East 32nd Street, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tiny Smile Learning Center 10550 NW 77th Ct Unit 321-324, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Trinity Christian Academy 1498 West 84 St., Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Trinity Christian Academy H.s. 1498 West 84 St., Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Trinity Christian Academy Middle School 1498 West 84 St., Hialeah 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Tutor Me Daycare Academy 2451 West 68 Street 7, Hialeah 33016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Virtual Learning Academy 18191 NW 68 Ave, Hialeah 33015 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Wca Private School 930 E 9 St, Hialeah 33010 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | K-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Whole Student Virtual Academy 201 E 62 Street, Hialeah 33013 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hialeah & Hialeah Gardens | 09-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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