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Independent & Secular Schools in Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River
8 independent & secular schools registered with the state in Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River; 4 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,745 K-3 · $8,140 4-8 · $7,942 9-12 in 2026-27). Historic neighborhoods along Biscayne Boulevard — Miami Shores, Belle Meade, Morningside and Little River.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark Learning Xx 9823 NE 4th Ave, Miami Shores 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | K-08 | Not listed | — | — |
| Stars Learning Center 7777 NE 3rd Ct, Miami 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Stars Learning III 340 NE 78th St, Miami 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Studio Kids Little River 8282 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-K | Not listed | — | — |
| Tangerine Learning Center 7657 Biscayne Blvd, Miami 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-05 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | — | — |
| The Cushman School 592 NE 60th Street, Miami 33137 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The French American School of Miami 650/651 NE 88 Ter, Miami Shores 33138 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-05 | Not listed | — | — |
| Vitra International School 344 NE 61st St, Miami 33137 | Independent & Secular Schools | Upper East Side, Miami Shores & Little River | PK-06 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
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