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Miami-Dade County Public Schools earned 160 Schools of Excellence designations for 2025-26, more than double any other Florida district, though which Miami Beach-area schools made the list has not been publicly confirmed.
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View MoreMiami Beach funds free SAT, ACT prep for local students
The City of Miami Beach is funding free access to a 50-hour online SAT and ACT prep platform for all local youth in grades 6 through 12, with self-enrollment open now and the school year starting Thursday, Aug. 13.
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View MoreMiami-Dade's 73,000-resident loss strains school enrollment, budget
A University of Florida report found Miami-Dade lost a net 73,000 residents in 2025, the steepest county population drop in a decade, driven by housing costs. With the 2026-27 school year starting August 13, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has already shed more than 12,000 students and $100 million from its budget, pressuring staffing and programs across the district.
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View MoreGrammy-honored teacher, students showcase Miami-Dade magnets for Miami Beach families
South Miami Senior High's Jennifer Jimenez won the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award in January, while Bellarmonia, a student vocal ensemble from Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, landed on the official Grammy ballot for Best Choral Performance — both from countywide magnet programs open to Miami Beach area families, with the next application window opening Oct. 1.