The Best Elementary Schools in Coral Gables

The top recommended elementary schools in Coral Gables are the Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, the Henry S. West Laboratory School, and Somerset Gables Academy. All of these schools were rated a 10/10 by greatschools.org. And all received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report. You really can’t talk about a better selection. 

The main difference between these schools is what part of Miami-Dade County’s public school system they’re in. Both Coral Gables Preparatory and the Henry S. West Laboratory are a part of Miami-Dade’s public district school system, meaning that students do not have to apply to attend. These schools are essentially regular public schools. However, the Somerset Gables Academy is a part of Miami-Dade’s public charter school system. So while this may be a free charter school, students must apply and be selected to attend.  

In terms of academic performance, all of these schools do exceedingly well. They all exceed the state standards in standardized testing by a long haul. In testing scores, Coral Gables Preparatory scored a 78% proficiency in math, an 82% proficiency in English, and a 70% proficiency in science. Meanwhile, Henry S. West Laboratory School scored a 95% proficiency in math, a 95% proficiency in English, and a 94% proficiency in science. And Somerset Gables Academy scored an 83% proficiency in math, an 84% proficiency in English, and a 77% proficiency in science. As you can see, all of these schools are great options for your child’s education. 

In addition, all of these schools receive mixed reviews and testimonials from greatschools.org. So, it’s worth going to greatschools.org to read the reviews for yourself and maybe even going to each school's individual website to learn which one may be the best fit for your child.  

However, one Henry S. West parent did say, “This is not only a school but a family. There is a strong sense of community and teamwork. I never thought that I could find this in a public school since so many these days have such a large number of students.”