By type & community
Independent & Secular Schools in Miami Gardens & Opa-locka
31 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Miami Gardens & Opa-locka; 22 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). North county communities where church-run schools and small academies make up most of the private options.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Better Learning Experience 2740 NW 169th Terrace, Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Academy of Excellence 1 940 Caliph Street, Opa-locka 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Ace Academy North 3450 NW 199th Street, Miami 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Arlington Academy of Miami 4814 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Beacon Hill Center 18001 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Betty's Preschool Academy 3888 NW 167 Street, Miami Gardens 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-10 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Blessed Pediatric Care 4715 Northwest 157th Street, Miami Gardens 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Bright Sky Preparatory School 836 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Christ Children Academy 2900 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership a 1160 NW 159 Drive, Miami 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Empowering Youth 1840 NW 152 Terrace, Miami Gardens 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Etta Mae Anderson Learning Academy 17901 NW 37th Ave, Miami 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Happy Too K-12 Kindergarten 17701 NW 57 Ave., Miami Gardens 33055 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-01 | Not listed | — | — |
| Iexcel Preparatory Academy 17700 N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Imagine Success Academy 901 Northwest 183rd Street, Miami 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-02 | Not listed | — | — |
| Khaila Montessori Academy 16101 NW 22 Ave, Miami Gardens 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Kid's Haven Academy 18373 NW 27th Avenue Ste B, Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Little Ones Academy 2527 Opa Locka Blvd A, Opa-locka 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Little Rock Preparatory Academy 13250 Northwest 28th Avenue, Opa-locka 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Little Tigers Learning Center 16101 NW 57th.Ave, Miami Gardens 33014 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-03 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Masters Preparatory School- North Miami 16301 NW 2nd Ave Suite1, Miami 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Mlmpi Prep Academy 6 3593 NW 183 Street Suite 2, Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| North Dade Academy 3291 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens 33056 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| North Dade Preparatory Academy 5005 Northwest 173rd Drive, Miami 33055 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| North Dade Regional Academy 20827 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Smarten Sports Academy 4829-4831 NW 183rd St, Miami 33055 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Soar Academy of Excellence 905 Arabia Ave, Opa-locka 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| South Florida School of Excellence 780 Fisherman St, Opa-locka 33054 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| St. Anthony's School of Higher Education 18441 NW 2 Ave, Miami Gardens 33169 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Art of Learning Plc 4875 NW 183 Street, Miami Gardens 33055 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Tru Prep Academy 5005 NW 173rd Drive, Miami 33055 | Independent & Secular Schools | Miami Gardens & Opa-locka | PK-12 | Not listed | — | — |
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