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West Lakes Preparatory Academy

Hialeah, Florida · Grades PreK to 8 · Miami-Dade

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About West Lakes Preparatory Academy

West Lakes Preparatory Academy is a public school in Hialeah, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 594 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Hialeah. With about 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.1 students per teacher. Miami-Dade School District runs 519 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 116 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Miami-Dade County.

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School facts

Address	8435 W 36th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33018
Phone	(305) 827-3025
School district	Miami-Dade
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	594
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37
Students per teacher	16.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Miami-Dade County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120039008514). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Lakes Preparatory Academy serve?

West Lakes Preparatory Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy?

West Lakes Preparatory Academy reported 594 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lakes Preparatory Academy?

About 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 594 students and 37 teachers in federal data.

Is West Lakes Preparatory Academy a public or charter school?

West Lakes Preparatory Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Lakes Preparatory Academy in?

West Lakes Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/miami-dade-school-district/

Where is West Lakes Preparatory Academy located?

West Lakes Preparatory Academy is at 8435 W 36th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33018. The phone number is (305) 827-3025.

How many other schools are near West Lakes Preparatory Academy?

There are 116 other schools within 5 miles of West Lakes Preparatory Academy in our directory.