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Independent & Secular Schools in Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay
21 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay; 16 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). Village communities along Old Cutler Road with strong faith-based and independent schools.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Montessori School 17800 Old Cutler Road, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-K | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Autism Dream City 10201 Bahia Dr., Cutler Bay 33189 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Beyond Expectations Academy 10920 SW 184 Street, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Brilliance Academy 18220 SW 97th Ave, Palmetto Bay 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 06-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Dade Prep Academy 10658-10680 SW 186 St, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eureka Educational Academy 9730 9750 SW 183rd Street, Palmetto Bay 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Golden Horizon Academy of Cutler Bay 8601 SW 199 Street, Cutler Bay 33189 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | K-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Happy Hearts Daycare 11033 SW 186th St, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-07 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kiddy Academy 2 11304 Quail Roost Dr, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kids Learning Center of S.dade 3 11500 Quail Roost Drive, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-02 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kids Learning Center of South Dade II 10869 Caribbean Blvd., Miami 33189 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-01 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Kids Learning Center of South Dade III 10825 SW 184 St, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 03-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Klc Academy and Learning Center 19350 Belview Drive, Cutler Bay 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Little Genius Learn and Play 18950 SW 106 Ave Unit. 123124, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-06 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| Mlmpi Prep Academy 3 10399 SW 186th Street, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Palmer Trinity School 8001 SW 184th Street, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 06-12 | Not listed | — | ✓ |
| Palmetto Bay Academy 16637 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rise Preparatory Academy 18900 SW 106th Ave, Cutler Bay 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | ✓ |
| Sunrise School of Miami 14920 SW 67th Avenue, Palmetto Bay 33158 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-08 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| The Rising Start Foundation 9250 SW 158th Ln, Palmetto Bay 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | K-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| Unique Learning Center 18950 SW 106th Ave, Miami 33157 | Independent & Secular Schools | Palmetto Bay & Cutler Bay | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
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