Coral Gables' eight public schools are run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools; six earned an A from Florida in 2026. Calendar, grades and how to enroll.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts on this page come from Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the Florida Department of Education’s school grades and the federal NCES Common Core of Data school directory.
Public schools in Coral Gables are run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the district for the whole county. There are eight public schools inside the city, including one charter school, and six of them earned an A in Florida’s 2026 school grades. Families can also apply to any district school or magnet program in the county.
Every public school in Coral Gables, with its zone and report card: Coral Gables public schools.
Who to call
- Your child’s school: call the school directly (numbers below)
- Choose or change a school, magnet, VPK: apply in the M-DCPS Parent Portal; details on the district’s admissions page
- School Board: members and contacts; meeting schedule
- Grades and test scores: Florida Department of Education school report cards
Public schools in Coral Gables
Addresses, phones and enrollment are from the NCES directory for the 2023-24 school year, the latest federal count. Grades are Florida’s A to F school grades, from the state’s 2026 school grades file.
| School | Grades | Address | Phone | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Carver Elementary | Pre-K to 5 | 238 Grand Ave. | 305-443-5286 | A | A | A |
| Coral Gables Preparatory Academy | Pre-K to 8 | 105 Minorca Ave. | 305-448-1731 | A | A | A |
| Henry S. West Laboratory School | K to 8 | 5300 Carillo St. | 305-661-7661 | A | A | A |
| George Washington Carver Middle | 6 to 8 | 4901 Lincoln Drive | 305-444-7388 | A | A | A |
| Ponce de Leon Middle | 6 to 8 | 5801 Augusto St. | 305-661-1611 | B | B | C |
| Coral Gables Senior High | 9 to 12 | 450 Bird Road | 305-443-4871 | B | A | A |
| International Studies Preparatory Academy | 9 to 12 | 1570 Madruga Ave. | 305-663-7200 | A | A | A |
| Somerset Gables Academy (charter) | K to 8 | 624 Anastasia Ave. | 305-442-8626 | A | A | A |
Just outside the city line, in Coral Gables ZIP codes, are Sunset Elementary, 5120 SW 72nd St. (A in 2026), South Miami K-8 Center (B) and South Miami Middle (A). Ask the district which school your address is zoned for. Charter schools such as Somerset Gables Academy are free public schools run by independent operators; apply to them directly.
Key dates, 2026-27
From the district’s 2026-27 school calendar (PDF):
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 16 | End of first grading period |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Teacher planning day, no students (Election Day) |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day holiday |
| Nov. 26-27 | Thanksgiving holiday and recess day |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | Teacher planning day, no students |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter recess |
| Friday, Jan. 15 | Teacher planning day, no students |
| Monday, Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday |
| Monday, Feb. 15 | Presidents Day holiday |
| Wednesday, March 10 | Teacher planning day, no students |
| March 22-26 | Spring recess |
| Monday, March 29 | Teacher planning day, no students |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day holiday |
| Thursday, June 3, 2027 | Last day of school |
Every Wednesday, students in grades 2 to 5 at elementary schools and grades 2 to 8 at K-8 centers are released one hour early. Charter schools set their own calendars.
Enrolling and choosing a school
The district’s admissions page says your neighborhood school is automatic once you apply. For 2027-28:
- Choice applications are open year-round and opened for 2027-28 on Oct. 1, 2026.
- Magnet applications run Oct. 1, 2026, to Jan. 15, 2027.
- Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) applications run on the same dates; the child must be 4 before Sept. 1.
To register, bring proof of the child’s legal name and age, proof of your address, and the Florida health and immunization forms. Apply through the Parent Portal, then take the acceptance notice and documents to the school.
How Florida grades schools
The state grades every public school A to F each summer. The grade is built from test achievement and learning gains, with graduation and acceleration measures added for middle and high schools, as set out in the state’s grades file. A grade is one measure; the state’s report cards show the detail behind it.
What this means for you
- No school Tuesday, Nov. 3: plan child care around Election Day.
- Magnet deadline Jan. 15: apply early in the Parent Portal.
- Wednesdays are early release for grades 2 to 8 at elementary and K-8 schools.
- Check your address’s zoned school with the district; it may be outside the city.
Related: Friday night football, moving to Coral Gables and things to do this month.
Which schools each part of the city is zoned for: our Coral Gables neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Coral Gables in?
Coral Gables public schools are run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the countywide district. The city does not run its own schools.
What grade did Coral Gables Senior High get?
Coral Gables Senior High earned a B in Florida’s 2026 school grades, after an A in 2025 and 2024.
When is the last day of school in Miami-Dade for 2026-27?
The last day of school is Thursday, June 3, 2027. Winter recess runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, and spring recess is March 22-26, 2027.
Is there school on Election Day in Miami-Dade?
No. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, is a teacher planning day with no students in school.
When are magnet school applications due in Miami-Dade?
Magnet and VPK applications for 2027-28 opened Oct. 1, 2026, and close Jan. 15, 2027. Choice applications are open year-round.
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