Photo: Averette · CC BY-SA 3.0Kendall’s public schools outscore 72% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Kendall, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kendall’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 424 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kendall’s, its schools beat 66%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,931 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ben Gamla Charter School, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, Somerset Academy Bay, Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset, Somerset Academy Kendall, Somerset Academy Continental, Kendall Greens High School, Kendall Christian School (private), St. John Neumann School (private), Our Lady of the Rosary School (private), Atlantis Academy (private), Our Pride Academy Inc. (private), S.T.A.R.S. Autism School (private), Childrens Resources (private), Fusion Academy - Miami (private), Cattoira Montessori School (private), Village Montessori School (private), Kayleen's Learning Center (private), Be Unique Academy Prep (private), Carpe Diem Academy (private), Carpe Diem Academy (private) and Ace Academy Central (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Kendall’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Florida school districts, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Kendall, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Kendall · depends on your address
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Grades 9–12 · 1,644 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Miami Killian Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 675 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Instructional Center System Wide
Grades PK–12 · 80 students · in Miami
10th grade in Kendall · depends on your address
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Grades 9–12 · 1,644 students · 27:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Miami Killian Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 675 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Instructional Center System Wide
Grades PK–12 · 80 students · in Miami
Kendall’s public schools are run by Dade County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Kendall vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Kendall’s borders.
Every school in Kendall
35 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Kendall’s schools
Are Kendall’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kendall children attend outscore 72% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kendall in?
Dade County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 335,631 students in 521 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kendall kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Terra Environmental Research Institute, Miami Killian Senior High School and Instructional Center System Wide.
What is Kendall’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Dade County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Kendall spend per student?
$13,931 in Dade County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kendall?
Yes: Kendall Christian School (religious, grades PK–5, 470 students), St. John Neumann School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 352 students), Our Lady of the Rosary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 147 students), Atlantis Academy (special education, grades K–12, 113 students), Our Pride Academy Inc. (special education, grades , 105 students), S.T.A.R.S. Autism School (religious, grades PK–5, 85 students), Childrens Resources (special education, grades PK–5, 84 students), Fusion Academy - Miami (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 75 students), Cattoira Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 70 students), Village Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 66 students), Kayleen's Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 47 students), Be Unique Academy Prep (special education, grades 1–12, 34 students), Carpe Diem Academy (special education, grades 1–12, 24 students), Carpe Diem Academy (special education, grades K–12, 24 students) and Ace Academy Central (special education, grades PK–12, 23 students). Kendall also has 7 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Kendall families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kendall → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.