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A Relocation Guide for Family Education & Health
IF YOU’RE MOVING TO CORAL GABLES, YOU’RE IN LUCK
There’s a lot to think about when you’re moving: Where you’ll live, where you’ll send your children to school, proximity to public transportation, etc. Two of the most important resources to consider when moving to a new city are the schools and hospitals in the area.
If Coral Gables is the next destination for your business, and you are concerned about family issues for yourself or your employees, take heart. You’ll be surrounded by an array of prestigious private and public schools and some of the top hospitals in the state.
Private Schools
CORAL GABLES PRESCHOOL
PRESCHOOL
320 GIRALDA AVE.
786.332.3610 preschoolingables.com
Coral Gables Preschool provides an early learning experience for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years. Curriculum includes reading/ writing, language and art/music, and promotes social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Full-time or part-time, with after-school care.
TUITION: $720 - $1,100
GRANADA DAY SCHOOL
INFANT DAYCARE – KINDERGARTEN
900 UNIVERSITY DR.
305.444.2028 granadadayschool.com
Established in 1954, Granada Day School is a “Christ-centered” school with infant daycare, preschool and kindergarten programs. Accredited by the Christian Schools of Florida; activities include library time, computer center, music and movement, and gardening.
TUITION: $695 - $1,025
Banyan Day School
PRESCHOOL – KINDERGARTEN
340 PALERMO AVE.
305.447.1233 banyandayschool.org
Located in the heart of Coral Gables, Banyan Day School accepts children from ages 1 to 6-years-old. Class time includes blocks, legos, hand-eye coordination/puzzles and reading. Music and stories facilitate learning and retention; Spanish classes are offered to children ages 3+.
TUITION: $805 - $915
FIRST UNITED METHODIST: THE GROWING PLACE
PRESCHOOL – KINDERGARTEN
536 CORAL WAY
305.446.0846 welovecoralgables.org
The Growing Place is a Christian early childhood center focused on high quality education in a nurturing environment. Small class sizes, with low teacher-student ratio. Early morning care starting at 7:30 a.m., after school enrichment until 3:30 p.m. and extended care until 5:30 p.m.
TUITION: $6,550 - $8,100
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL – KINDERGARTEN
3930 S. LE JEUNE RD.
305.445.8918 icscoralgables.com
International Children’s School is a private day care, preschool and school for children from ages 3 months to kindergarten. A broadbased language education with cultural differences is an integral part of the school; kindergarten includes instruction in English, Spanish and German.
TUITION: $9,800
ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL – ELEMENTARY
1121 ANDALUSIA AVE.
305.444.6366 saintphilips.net
Founded in 1953, St. Philip’s mission is to educate each child intellectually, physically and spiritually. Open to students from preschool through 5th grade, the curriculum includes science and technology, sacred studies and mindfulness. Small classes; student body capped at 180.
TUITION: $22,155 - $25,250
THE BILTMORE SCHOOL
PRESCHOOL – MIDDLE SCHOOL
1600 SOUTH. RED RD.
305.266.4666 biltmoreschool.com
The first IB (International Baccalaureate) school in South Florida (founded in 1926), the Biltmore School focuses on an international education. The school guides students to be independent, productive and accomplished. The arts program includes drama, modern dance and music.
TUITION: $9,800 - $15,800
CARROLLTON SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART (Near Coral Gables)
PRESCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL
3747 MAIN HWY.
305.446.5673 carrollton.org
Located just outside of Coral Gables in Coconut Grove, Carrollton is considered to be one of the top all-girls schools in Florida. The curriculum includes religious studies, world languages and science. Athletics include soccer, volleyball, and swimming and diving.
TUITION: $25,740 - $38,556
GULLIVER PREP (In and near Coral Gables)
PRESCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL
12595 RED RD. (MARIAN C. KRUTULIS PK – 8 CAMPUS) 305.665.3593
7500 SW 120TH ST. (MIDDLE SCHOOL MONTGOMERY CAMPUS) 305.238.3424
6575 N. KENDALL DR. (UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS) 305.666.7937
8000 SW 56TH ST. (UPPER MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS) 305.274.9535 gulliverprep.org
The Marian C. Krutulis PK – 8 campus is in Coral Gables while the other campuses are in Pinecrest and surrounding neighborhoods. Signature academic programs in architecture, engineering, international diplomacy and legal studies. They also offer over 70 clubs, organizations and honor societies, as well as sports like bowling, golf and water polo.
TUITION: $18,360 - $38,220
RIVIERA SCHOOLS
PRESCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL
6800 NERVIA ST. (DAY SCHOOL) 305.666.1856
9775 SW 87TH AVE. (PREPARATORY SCHOOL) 786.300.0300 rivieraschools.com
Riviera is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school for students from preschool through 12th grade. Wide-ranging curriculum, including STEM preschool through 12th grade with specialized coursework in biomedical sciences, engineer, computer sciences and architecture.
TUITION: $10,850 - $28,000
Public Schools
GEORGE W. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRE-KINDERGARTEN – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
238 GRAND AVE.
305.443.5286 gwces.com
G.W. Carver Elementary is an “A” rated international magnet school with programs in Spanish and Italian for a multilingual environment. Small class sizes for grades kindergarten through 2nd and small group instruction for math and reading. They offer book, drama, science and art clubs.
CORAL GABLES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
KINDERGARTEN – MIDDLE SCHOOL
105 MINORCA AVE.
305.448.1731 gablese.dadeschools.net
Formerly Coral Gables Elementary School, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a nationally recognized School of Excellence and an “A” rated school since 2000. Kindergarten to 4th graders are in the Lower Academy, 5th to 8th graders in the Upper Academy, both historic landmarks.
HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN – MIDDLE SCHOOL
5300 CARILLO ST.
305.661.7661 westlabschool.org
Henry S. West Laboratory School is a professional development school in partnership with the University of Miami’s School of Education. An “A” rated school, it collaborates with UM on various projects, such as science programs, with UM faculty and students both teaching here.
GEORGE W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
4901 LINCOLN DR.
305.444.7388 gwcm.dadeschools.net
With an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education, George W. Carver Middle School is considered to be one of the top public schools in the state. A magnet school for international studies and education, it offers Spanish, French, German and Italian language classes.
Ponce De Leon Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801 AUGUSTO ST.
305.661.1611 poncedeleonmiddle.net
Ponce de Leon Middle School is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP) that provides a broad education for students. Rated one of the Top 9 Magnet Schools in the U.S. by Magnet Schools of America with a Silver STEM Designation from the county.
Coral Gables High School
HIGH SCHOOL
450 BIRD RD.
305.443.4871 coralgablescavaliers.org
With over 3,000 students, Gables High School has an IB program and an Academy of Finance, ranked among the best in the nation. The school has dual enrollment options with Miami-Dade College and Florida International University. Recently underwent a $26 million renovation.
International Studies Preparatory Academy
HIGH SCHOOL
1570 MADRUGA AVE.
305.663.7200 internationalstudiesprep.net
ISPA is a small magnet high school where the focus is an international education and the study of modern languages (Spanish, French, Italian). ISPA is the first school in the Americas to receive the “LabelFrancÉducation” seal of quality for French dual language education.
Hospitals
1949. As part of the Baptist Health South Florida system, it is recognized for its services in orthopedics, sports medicine, general surgery, geriatrics, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, intensive care and its emergency department. It was ranked #4 in South Florida and #11 in the state of Florida by U.S. News & World Report It also achieved Magnet recognition, which is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. “We can be the community hospital taking care of our neighbors in the community, but we are also nationally and internationally renowned,” says Doctors Hospital CEO Javier Hernandez-Lichtl.
University Of Miami Health System
LENNAR FOUNDATION MEDICAL CENTER:
5555 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. TEL: 305.689.5555
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HOSPITAL AND CLINICS:
1400 NW 12TH AVE. TEL: 305.325.5511
SYLVESTER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER:
1475 NW 12TH AVE. TEL: 844.324.4673 umiamihealth.org
UHealth includes the Lennar Foundation Medical Center, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. The Lennar Foundation Medical Center is a 200,000-square-foot outpatient center on UM’s campus that provides access to leading physicians for students, faculty and staff, as well as residents of surrounding communities. The University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, also known as the UHealth Tower, is a 560-bed facility and the region’s first university-owned, multi-specialty, acute care hospital. The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in South Florida. The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – located on the third floor of the Lennar Foundation Medical Center – has been ranked No. 1 in opthamology in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 19 times.
NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
3100 SW 62ND AVE.
305.666.6511 nicklauschildrens.org
Located just outside of Coral Gables, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is the only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children in South Florida. The hospital has nearly 800 attending physicians and over 475 pediatric subspecialists. Their specialties include cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, cancer and blood disorders treatment, and orthopedic surgery. “Generations of families have looked to us for clinical excellence and support for children with complex care needs or routine care,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
Coral Gables Hospital
3100 DOUGLAS RD.
305.445.8461 coralgableshospital.com
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
5000 UNIVERSITY DR.
786.308.3000 baptisthealth.net
Located adjacent to the University of Miami, Doctors Hospital has provided high-quality care to the Coral Gables community since
Coral Gables Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiovascular and orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, and physical and speech therapy. It was the first in Miami-Dade to be certified by The Joint Commission in total hip and total knee replacement and recently earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. It was also awarded the Tenet Healthcare “Circle of Excellence” for clinical and operational excellence in 2015, 2017 and 2018.
