Coral Gables has an unusually strong school picture for a Miami luxury neighborhood — strong enough that school assignment is a genuine driver of buyer decisions, not just a checkbox. The combination of one of Miami-Dade's highest-rated public high schools and a cluster of Florida's most respected private schools within a few miles makes the Coral Gables school zone something families pay for intentionally.
Here is what that looks like on the ground in 2026.
Public Schools Serving Coral Gables
Coral Gables Senior High School
Coral Gables Senior High is consistently ranked among Miami-Dade County's top public high schools, with a combination of rigorous academic programs, competitive extracurriculars, and a student population that reflects the neighborhood's diverse, international character.
The school offers IB (International Baccalaureate) and Advanced Placement programs, performing arts, and competitive athletics. For families relocating from competitive school environments in New York, Los Angeles, or internationally, Coral Gables Senior High is often the public option they feel comfortable keeping as the primary choice rather than immediately defaulting to private.
Buyer relevance: Address-level school zone assignment in Miami-Dade is specific — confirm your specific address assignment via the district's zone search before closing. The Coral Gables Senior High zone is a genuine driver of demand for the homes within it.
Middle School and Elementary
Ponce de Leon Middle School and Coral Gables Preparatory Academy (K–8) serve the core Coral Gables area. Both carry above-average Miami-Dade ratings. Families whose priorities are at the elementary and middle levels typically make private school decisions early; the public middle options are solid but the private alternatives are compelling.
Private Schools Serving Coral Gables Families
Ransom Everglades School (Grades 6–12)
Located in Coconut Grove — minutes from most Coral Gables addresses — Ransom Everglades is Florida's most prominent independent secondary school and consistently appears on national lists of top college-preparatory institutions. It is the school of choice for a significant portion of Miami's most established families.
- Tuition (2025–26): $54,820
- Enrollment: approximately 1,147 students
- Average class size: 14.3 students
- Profile: co-ed, non-sectarian, grades 6â12
- Setting: campus on the water in Coconut Grove
The tuition position ($54,820 for 2025–26) reflects what RE is — the most expensive private school in Miami, and one that families budget for explicitly rather than casually. Financial aid is available; the deadline for 2026–27 applications was January 15.
For buyers relocating from comparable private school environments in the Northeast or internationally, Ransom Everglades registers immediately as the peer institution. It is the reason a number of relocating families specifically target Coconut Grove and Coral Gables over comparable-priced markets elsewhere in Miami.
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart (Pre-K–12)
Carrollton is Florida's only Network of Sacred Heart school — the same affiliation as Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York and other Sacred Heart schools internationally that families recognize. It is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory school offering Montessori early education through 12th grade.
- Niche grade: A+
- Enrollment: approximately 2,229 students (full campus)
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Location: North Coconut Grove / Miami, adjacent to Coral Gables
- Profile: all-girls, Catholic, PK–12
For families with daughters in the Catholic school tradition, or families coming from Sacred Heart affiliates internationally (a meaningful segment of Coral Gables' Latin American buyer base), Carrollton is not just a good school — it is a specific institution with specific meaning.
Gulliver Preparatory School (Pre-K–12)
Gulliver has multiple campuses. The PK–8 campus is in Coral Gables (Montgomery campus). The Upper School campuses are in Pinecrest and near Westchester.
- Niche grade: A+
- Enrollment: approximately 2,229 students (full school)
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1–8:1
- Profile: co-ed, non-sectarian, PK–12
Gulliver's practical advantage for Coral Gables families: you can start your child at the Coral Gables lower school campus and continue through the Pinecrest upper school without changing institutions. For families who are not drawn specifically to the Sacred Heart network or the Ransom boarding/day culture, Gulliver is the more logistically seamless option.
St. Philip and St. James Catholic School
For families seeking a Catholic elementary option within Coral Gables, St. Philip and St. James provides a neighborhood-scale alternative to the larger campuses.
Other Notable Private Options Within Commute
Christopher Columbus High School (boys-only, Catholic, grades 9–12, near West Miami/Doral corridor) draws from Coral Gables. LaSalle High School (boys-only, Catholic, Coconut Grove) is a traditional alternative. Belen Jesuit Preparatory (boys-only, Catholic) is another respected option within a reasonable commute.
The School Decision for Coral Gables Buyers
Most families buying in Coral Gables at the $3M+ level have already made the private school decision before they start the property search. The question they are actually asking is: which of these schools is the right fit, and how does my address align with each campus's commute?
The answers: - Ransom Everglades: easy from any Coral Gables or Coconut Grove address. 10–15 minute drive. - Carrollton: same — North Grove/South CG address is the sweet spot. - Gulliver lower school: the Coral Gables campus is embedded in the neighborhood. - Coral Gables Senior High: zone-specific; confirm your address before closing.
For families prioritizing the public school as a real option, the Coral Gables Senior High zone is worth confirming explicitly — some addresses in the 33134 and 33146 zip codes that carry the Coral Gables identity may zone to different high schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coral Gables Schools
What is the best private school near Coral Gables? Ransom Everglades School is consistently ranked Florida's top independent secondary school; it draws heavily from Coral Gables and Coconut Grove families. Carrollton (all-girls, Catholic, Sacred Heart) and Gulliver (co-ed, PK–12, CG lower school campus) are strong alternatives with different profiles.
How much does Ransom Everglades School cost? $54,820 for the 2025–26 academic year, making it Miami's most expensive private school. Financial aid is available.
What public high school serves Coral Gables? Coral Gables Senior High, consistently one of Miami-Dade County's highest-rated public high schools. Confirm your specific address zoning via the Miami-Dade County Schools district finder.
Is Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Coral Gables? Carrollton's campus is in North Coconut Grove, adjacent to the Coral Gables border — a short commute from most Coral Gables addresses. It is Florida's only Network of Sacred Heart school.
Does Gulliver Preparatory have a campus in Coral Gables? Yes — the PK–8 Montgomery campus is in Coral Gables. The Upper School campuses are in Pinecrest and near Westchester.
Do Coral Gables home prices reflect the school zone? Yes, meaningfully. Homes within the Coral Gables Senior High zone, and within commuting distance of the major private schools, command a premium that buyers explicitly acknowledge. School assignment is one of the first filters serious Coral Gables buyers apply.
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