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Beacon College Prep K-8

13400 NW 28TH AVE, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 1089 of 2461 in Florida

Top schools in Opa Locka
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Beacon College Prep K-8

13400 NW 28TH AVE, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 1089 of 2461 in Florida

See top schools in Opa Locka

About Beacon College Prep K-8

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 42% in Reading.
5
Full-time Teachers
90 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
452
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.22%
Asian 0.22%
Hispanic 17.7%
Black 81.42%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
0.22%
Asian
0.22%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
81.42%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 452
51.77%
234 Female
48.23%
218 Male

Student Population

452 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 90 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

444 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Beacon College Prep K-8 Contact Information

Address

13400 NW 28TH AVE, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054

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Phone

(786) 353-6109

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TOP 1089 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Beacon College Prep K-8

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Beacon College Prep K-8 School is marking several anniversaries on its campus in 2026. For instance, the school was awarded a creativity Grant to construct interactive learning labs that will inspire creativity. Parents have been quite supportive of the effort, and enrollment is currently open for the 2026 school year. The Beacon Lions basketball team has also been doing very well being the Runner Up for their hard work.

FAQ

Q1. What after school activities are available at Beacon College Prep K-8?

Ans. Beacon College Prep K-8 offers students a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and creative programs, to explore their interests outside of academics.

Q2. What does Beacon College Prep K-8 provide children who need academic support?

Ans. Beacon College Prep K-8 offers additional support through tutoring, small group teaching and personalized learning approaches to help children succeed.

Q3. What would you say is the school environment at Beacon Charter Prep K-8?

Ans. Beacon College Prep K-8 fosters a culture of respect, accountability and community and promotes strong interactions between children and their peers and teachers .

Q4. How do parents get involved in events at Beacon College Prep K-8?

Ans. Parents can participate in their child’s education at Beacon College Prep K-8 by attending school events, volunteer opportunities and parent meetings.

Q5. What does Beacon College Prep K-8 offer to its students?

Ans. Beacon College Prep K-8 provides classrooms, activity spaces and learning resources that allow children to develop academically and extra-curricularly.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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