Coral Gables Senior High School - http://cghs.dade.k12.fl.us/
450 Bird Road
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 443-4871
Principal: Mr. Alex Martinez Grades 9 - 12

• Highly successful national merit scholarship program
• Award-winning in band, drama, newspaper, athletics, arts
• International Baccalaureate Magnet Program
• Over 40 student organizations; 23 varsity sports
• Nationally recognized Advanced Placement program
• Multitude of career-oriented and academic programs
• Most diverse foreign language program in the state
• Nationally-recognized Gablette marching corps

George W. Carver Middle School - http://carver.dade.k12.fl.us/
4901 Lincoln Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33133
Tel. (305) 444-7388
Principal: Libia Gonzalez Grades 6 - 8

• International Studies Magnet School (Spanish, French, German)
• University of Miami laboratory school
• Thriving academic climate
• Computer education
• Unusual variety of electives: debate, studio art, creative writing
• Intramural/team sports
• Gifted Program

Ponce de Leon Middle School  - http://www.dade.k12.fl.us/ponce/
5801 Augusto Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 661-1611
Principal: Albert Payne Grades 6 - 8

• Superior symphonic band
• Unique foreign language opportunities (Spanish, French, German)
• Gifted resource program
• Advanced academic courses in computer technology
• Pre-International Baccalaureate Program
• Highly regarded performing arts staff
• Extensive extracurricular program including NJHS and tutoring.

George W. Carver Elementary School - http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/gwcarvere/
238 Grand Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Tel. (305) 443-5286
Principal: Dr. Kim Rubin Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 5

• Small class size in grades K-2
• Small group instruction in math and reading
• Academic excellence program
• After school program

Coral Gables Elementary School - http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/gablese
105 Minorca Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 448-1731
Principal: Melanie Fox Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 5

• COMET Lab (Career Opportunities Motivated through Educational Technology)
• After-school Program
• School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• K, 3-6 (1991/92 school year)
• K, 3-5 (1992/93 school year)
• Home-based gifted program

David Fairchild Elementary School  - http://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us/fairchild
5757 S.W. 45th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Tel. (305) 665-5483
Principal: Willliam Kinney Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 5

• Encourage and thrives on active parent participation
• Special programs: academic excellence program, pre-kindergarten program, computer lab, COMET
  Lab, gifted program
• Advanced placement classes in reading and math
• Before- and After-school Program
• School-based Management
• Twiglet Bank
• Closed-circuit Television Studio
• Compensatory Education

Sunset Elementary School - http://dadeschols.net/schools/elem_site.htm
5120 S.W. 72nd Street
Miami, FL 33143
Tel. (305) 661-8527
Principal: Dr. Kim Rubin (for the summer 2000) Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 5

• Traditional basic skills school stressing academic achievement
• Houses the area enrichment center for gifted students
• Cultural and academic ties with the University of Miami
• International Studies magnet school (Spanish, French, German)
• Before- and After-school Program

Henry S. West Lab School - http://dadeschools.net/schools/elem_site.htm
5300 Carillo Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 661-7661
Principal: Evelyn B. Stephens Grades: Kindergarten - 6

• Educational research facility for the Dade County Public Schools, the University of Miami, and Florida
  International University
• County-wide school - acceptance from a "Pre-registration waiting list"; not an area school

Merrick Educational Center - http://mdcps.dade.k12.fl.us/merrick
39 Zamora Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 445-5188/448-1639
Principal: Judith Slovin

• Famous landmark community school. Unique educational center serving infants through seniors with
  programs that meet their special needs, including students who are profoundly handicapped or have
  medical or discipline problems.
• Home/Hospital Instructional Program: Itinerant Home Instructional Program--for students temporarily
  medically incapacitated at home; Teleclass--telephone teaching for those with medical problems; Hospital
  Program--providing instructional personnel to psychiatric and medical/surgical hospitals; Communitybased
  Profoundly Handicapped--classes for profoundly handicapped students unable to travel to school.
• Academy for Community Education, a Dade County public school joint venture for alternative education.
• Alternative Telecommunication Class, a telephone class alternative to expulsion.
• Birth Through Two Program, for visually and/or hearing impaired infants and their families district-wide.
• Chapter I Parent Center (SPERC: Satellite Parent Education Resource Center), offering computer education
  and loaner services to qualified families. (Largest in Dade County Public School System)
• Community and Adult Education.
• School Based Profoundly Mentally Handicapped Program.

• Religious and non-religious
• Infant through high school
• Occasional care also available
• Summer camp and school programs available

Banyan Day School
340 Palermo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 447-1233
Director: Arlene Jaen

• Private preschool and child care
• Open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all year round
• Ages four months to five years old
• Excellent academic/kindergarten readiness program
• Two large outdoor playground areas
• Curriculum includes Spanish, music, gymnastics, ballet, art, and more
• Student/teacher ratio 6:1

The Coral Gables School for Children
45 Almeria Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 448-7521
Director: Ena P. Lopez

• An educational pre-school
• Open 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all year round
• Ages ten months to six years
• H.R.S. Licensed facility
• Caring, qualified staff
• Safe, enclosed playground
• After-school program
• Summer Camp program
• Dance and Gymnastics program

Early Childhood Center
Coral Gables Congregational Church
3010 DeSoto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 444-9792
Director: Barbara Watson

• Learning through play
• Caring, qualified staff
• Large, well equipped classrooms
• Safe, enclosed playground
• Music, art on a regular basis
• Emphasis on language development and creative play
• Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Ages 2 - 5. Excellent student/teacher ratios: Age 2 -- 4:1, 6:1; Ages 3 - 5 -- 8:1
• H.R.S. License #C-10197

Granada Day School - http://www.granadapca.org/granada/content/view/53/139/
950 University Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 444-2028
Director: Beth Travis

• Preschool and Kindergarten, ages 2 through 6
• A ministry of Granada Presbyterian Church
• H.R.S. Licensed facility
• Two teachers in every classroom with student/teacher ratios appropriate to age
• Experiential curriculum with emphasis upon problem solving, whole language, and concepts
  development
• Daily Bible study
• Special teachers for art and music
• Before and After-school Care program
• Large Parent Volunteer Committee

The Growing Place
First United Methodist Church
536 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 446-0846
Director: Nancy Worsham

• Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for all ages
• Focus on social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual growth
• Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten programs
• National Accreditation through NAEYC
• State accreditation: FUMECSA, FISA, HRS
• Student/teacher ratio as indicated by HRS
• Highly qualified and certified staff
• Mainstreaming with handicapped children from The Learning Experience School (located in our church)

Gulliver Academy - http://www.gulliverschools.org/
12595 Red Road Campuses: Academy
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Tel. (305) 665-3593
Director: Marian Krutulis Grades: Nursery - 8

• Excellence in education for four decades (Nursery - Grade Eight)
• Well-rounded and individualized curriculum
• Science and computer labs
• Two libraries
• Teacher tutorials
• Extensive Fine Arts and Athletics programs
• T.I.P. participant - Duke University
• After-School Enrichment Program
• Summer camp
• Twenty-acre campus
• Student/teacher ratio -- 8:1

Gulliver Preparatory School - http://www.gulliverschools.org/
6575 North Kendall Drive Campuses: Preparatory
Miami, FL 33156
Tel. (305) 666-7937
Principal: Patrick Snay Grades: 9 - 12

• 1991 U.S. Department of Education School of Excellence
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Education in a supportive and disciplined atmosphere
• College preparatory courses for various ability levels
• Language courses in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Latin, and a four-year program in Spanish
  literature and culture
• Advanced Placement courses in 16 subject areas
• Learning center for college-bound learning disabled students
• Number 1 athletic program in Dade County (Class 2A)
• Extensive student activities program
• All students matriculate in college
• Student/teacher ratio -- 9:1

Helen D. Cohen Early Childhood Program - http://www.judeagables.org/
5500 Granada Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 667-9470
Director: Gail Burnside

• Emphasizes growth and development of whole child
• Nurturing environment
• Age appropriate activities
• Parent participation
• After School program
• 18 months to five years old
• Low student/teacher ratio
• H.R.S. certified

Riviera Day School - http://www.rivieraschools.com/
6800 Nervia Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Tel. (305) 666-1856
Director: Lawrence H. Cohen  Grades: PK3 to 8th Grade

• Committed to academic excellence
• Accredited by AISF, SACS, & CITA
• Florida Gold Seal of Excellence
• Preschool (3 & 4 year olds), kindergarten, grades 1-8
• Academic Honors Programs
• Before and After School Programs 
• Small Classes-Student/Teacher ratio 10:1
• Door to door transportation available 
• Individualized tutoring available/Learning Center
• Sports Program: Intramural and Interscholastic Programs
• Integrated technology Program
• Elective Course Program
• Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Media Center, Computer Lab
• Varried co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Summer Camp Program and summer educational program available

Saint Philip's Episcopal School
1142 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 444-6366
Principal: Mr. Jeff Devin

• Nursery (three year olds) through Grade 6
• Accredited by Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
• Strong developmental curriculum in highly academic atmosphere
• Small class size providing excellent student/teacher ratio with certified faculty
• Special classes include: computer lab, science/nature lab, tennis, French, Spanish
• Tuition: $2,450 to $3,500
• Founded 1953

Saint Theresa School
2701 Indian Mound Trail
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel. (305) 446-1738
Principal: Sister Maureen Cochrane Grades: Kindergarten - 8

• Established in 1925
• Roman Catholic parochial school
• Emphasis on academic excellence and the teachings of Christian principles and morals
• Computer education
• 3,500 sq. ft. new library with 18,000+ volumes
• After school program
• Student/teacher ratio -- K - 1 = 12.25:1; 2 - 8 = 16.4:1
• Outstanding sports and music programs

Saint Thomas Episcopal Parish School - http://www.stepsmia.org/
5692 S.W. 88th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33156
Tel. (305) 665-4851
Principal: Mr. Kris Charlton
Grades: Pre-Kindergarten - 5

• Private Episcopal Parish Day School
• Morning Chapel
• Three-year-olds through 6th grade
• Members of the National Association of Independent Schools and accredited by the FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)
• Founded in 1953
• There are 425 students
• Small class size
• Special classes in Spanish, computers, science, music, dance, library, physical education, after-school
  care, sports and enrichment program, lunch program, art, ceramics
• Summer camp