A Quick Guide to Coconut Grove Schools
March 6, 2017
When seeking the right place to live in South Florida, choosing a neighborhood based on the schools may be a part of your plan. There are several great schools in the Coconut Grove area perfect for getting a good education. Here’s a quick guide to the schools found in the area and what you can expect when choosing to live in Coconut Grove.
Public Schools Serving Coconut Grove
Four public schools serve this area including one middle school. Where you live will determine the access you gain to these four schools.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
Serving PK to 5th grade, Coconut Grove Elementary is rated by GreatSchools.org as 8 out of ten with 4 out of 5 stars. Known as a School of Excellence with International Studies Program, this elementary schools is one many parents choose to send their children to.
Frances S. Tucker Elementary School
Serving PK to 5th grade, Frances S. Tucker Elementary School is rated by GreatSchools.org as 5 out of 10 with 5 out of 5 stars. The school provides a higher education for students than most others and a quality education. They stress empowering students to lead fulfilling lives and become lifelong learners.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Serving Preschool through 5th grade, George W. Carver Elementary School is rated by GreatSchools.org as 7 out of 10 with 4 out of 5 stars. A multilingual environment is provides with the International Studies and the International Education Magnet Program found at this school.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Serving 6th to 8th grade, George Washington Carver Middle School is rates by GreatSchools.org as 10 out of 10 with 4 out of 5 stars. It was actually ranked as the top middle school in all of Florida, again.
The out of 10 rating from GreatSchools.org is based on the factors the website uses to rank schools. The star rating is based on actual reviews from parents and students.
If you want to know which of these schools serves your area, you can check by going to: http://www.dadeschools.net/guidek-12.asp
Private Schools Serving Coconut Grove
Those looking for a private school for their children have seven choices in Coconut Grove.
Ransom Everglades
Serving 6th to 12th grade, Ransom Everglades provides two campuses. One serves 6th to 8th grade and the other serves 9th to 12th grade. The school is considered a day school and a private school with a public purpose. Many sports programs are offered and GreatSchools.org rates the school as 4 out of 5 stars.
Immaculata-La Salle High School
A high school serving 9th to 12th grade, Immaculata-La Salle provides a high quality Catholic education to students in the Coconut Grove area. It’s a student-centered environment with plenty of athletics programs and ministry programs available. Greatschools.org rates the school as 4 out of 5 stars.
Saint Hugh Catholic School
Serving PK to 8 grade, Saint Hugh Catholic School is a feeder school for Immaculata-La Salle High School. It’s rated as a 4 out of 5 star school from the reviews on GreatSchools.org.
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Day School
Serving PK to 6th grade, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Day School provides a Christian education for children in Coconut Grove. GreatSchools.org rates the school as 4 out of 5 stars.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
An all-girls school serving PK to 12th grade, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart provides a Catholic education for young girls in the Coconut Grove area. It’s rated by GreatSchools.org as a 4 out of 5 stars school.
Coconut Grove Montessori School
A school serving PK to 5th grade, the Coconut Grove Montessori school has two campuses. One serves PK and K, while the other serves 1st to 5th grade. The school is rated at a 4 out of 5 stars by GreatSchools.org.
Vanguard School of Coconut Grove
A non-profit clinical school, Vanguard School of Coconut Grove serves students ages 6 to 14 with learning disabilities. Students suffering from ADD often go to this school and the school only teaches in groups of 10 or less. GreatSchools.org rates this school as 4 out of 5 stars.
These private schools provide some very good choices for students in the Coconut Grove area. If you’re seeking a neighborhood with top schools and plenty of private options, Coconut Grove may be the right place for you. Of course, you can also choose Coconut Grove for the public schools, as they do have the top rated middle school in the entire state.
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