Palm Island, Miami Beach

Updated June 22, 2026 · 210 residents

Palm Island is an exclusive, gated enclave in Biscayne Bay defined by its high-value waterfront estates and secluded, tranquil atmosphere. While the neighborhood offers significant privacy and scenic beauty, it lacks extensive local amenities and faces higher-than-average flood risks.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyQuiet but LimitedScenic Luxury EstatesLimited Pet AmenitiesSpacious and OpenQuiet and ResidentialModerate Traffic NoiseVariable Air QualityLow Industrial PresenceLow Insurance CoverageLargely LiberalPrimarily Young AdultsHigh Flood Risk

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About Palm Island

Palm Island is an 82-acre man-made neighborhood in Biscayne Bay, created in 1922 by the Army Corps of Engineers through the dredging of bay-bottom sand. Developed as an exclusive residential enclave, it quickly became a symbol of the Roaring Twenties' opulence. The island gained notoriety for the Palm Island Club, a Prohibition-era casino that later became the famous Latin Quarter nightclub, a premier entertainment venue that hosted stars like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. until it burned down in 1959. The neighborhood is perhaps best known as the longtime residence of mobster Al Capone, who purchased a waterfront estate there in 1928. Today, the island remains a secure, gated residential community, characterized by its high-value waterfront properties and its history as a secluded retreat for the elite.

The neighborhood offers a distinct semi-rural character within the heart of Miami Beach, defined by its spacious lots and high-end, custom residential architecture. This quiet, gated environment provides a level of privacy that is rare for the region, creating a secluded retreat for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the dense urban core. The area maintains a low industrial presence, focusing instead on green spaces and residential streets that prioritize visual appeal over commercial activity. Prospective residents should consider that the area is primarily populated by young adults and lacks the extensive local businesses or pet-friendly amenities found in more central parts of the city. While the streets are calm, the lack of sidewalks can limit walkability, and the neighborhood is situated within a designated floodplain. Families should evaluate the local school district, which features high-performing magnet programs but faces ongoing budget and enrollment challenges. According to iHuus data, the area also experiences variable air quality and moderate noise from nearby traffic thoroughfares, making it a better fit for those prioritizing privacy and aesthetics over immediate access to urban conveniences.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

🤫 Privacy Index

Residential spacing offers a balanced level of separation between neighbors. This degree of privacy is higher than the average found across Miami Beach, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #1 in Miami Beach →

🚶 Walkability

Low traffic volumes and calm streets allow for easy strolling, though the lack of sidewalks makes this area less walkable than much of Miami Beach.

Ranked #15 in Miami Beach →

🎨 Visual Appeal

Low density architecture and significant privacy buffers create a highly aesthetic environment that is notably more visually appealing than the Miami Beach average. According to iHuus data, the landscape is characterized by custom estates and high-end amenities.

Ranked #4 in Miami Beach →

🐕 Dog Friendliness

Public park access and green spaces for walking dogs are less common here than in the rest of Miami Beach. According to iHuus data, pet owners may find fewer nearby options for outdoor exercise compared to other city neighborhoods.

Ranked #13 in Miami Beach →

🗺️ Urban-Rural Index

Frequent open land and scattered residences provide a more semi-rural feel than the typical Miami Beach landscape, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #2 in Miami Beach →

✨ Neighborhood Vibe

Low-key residential life defines this area, which lacks the commercial activity and points of interest found elsewhere in Miami Beach. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood offers a subdued atmosphere with very few local amenities or businesses.

Ranked #14 in Miami Beach →

🔊 Acoustic Comfort

Steady traffic sounds from nearby thoroughfares are present. This level of acoustic activity is roughly in line with the average noise levels found throughout Miami Beach, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #11 in Miami Beach →

🌿 Air Quality

Air conditions in Palm Island fluctuate between acceptable and unhealthy levels, though quality remains slightly better than the Miami Beach average according to iHuus data. Sensitive groups may experience occasional concern during certain periods.

Ranked #1 in Miami Beach →

🏭 Industrial Proximity

Residential life remains largely undisturbed by heavy industry, though there is slightly more commercial activity than found in the broader Miami Beach area. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood consists primarily of quiet streets and green spaces with only occasional light commercial use.

Ranked #16 in Miami Beach →

🏥 Health Insurance Coverage

Health insurance access among residents is significantly lower than the Miami Beach average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #17 in Miami Beach →

🗳️ Ideological Lean

Political leanings in this area are predominantly liberal, representing a notable shift toward progressive views compared to the Miami Beach average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #6 in Miami Beach →

👥 Population Age Profile

Residents are predominantly young adults, which distinguishes this area from the more age-diverse population found across Miami Beach. According to iHuus data, there is a noticeably lower presence of families and seniors here compared to the city average.

Ranked #17 in Miami Beach →

🌊 Flood Safety

Property inundation risk is elevated because much of the area sits within a designated floodplain. According to iHuus data, flood vulnerability in this neighborhood is higher than the Miami Beach average.

Ranked #2 in Miami Beach →

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Dimension	Palm Island Palm Island	Bayshore
🚶 Walkabilityavg 7.83
🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 4
🤫 Privacy Indexavg 4.76
🎨 Visual Appealavg 8.17
🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 5.83
🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 4.39
✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.49
🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 6.26
🌿 Air Qualityavg 3.72
🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 8.28
🌊 Flood Safetyavg 2.65
🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 4.64
👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.7
🔥 Fire Safety
🏫 School Quality

Palm Island Rankings

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School Districts Serving Palm Island

Dade County School District

Grades K–125/10

525 schools Rating range: 1–9 / 10

Prospective homebuyers looking at Miami-Dade County Public Schools will find a Mixed/Transition district characterized by outstanding flagship programs but challenged by shifting demographics. Under the steady guidance of Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres, who is set to retire in early 2027, the district has achieved a record-high 93.1% graduation rate and six consecutive years with an overall state A grade. Flagship institutions like the School for Advanced Studies and MAST Academy provide elite pathways for high-achieving students. However, the district is navigating a complex transition as the school board conducts an active search for its next leader. Financially, the district benefits from strong community backing, evidenced by the overwhelming passage of a $400 million property tax referendum to support teacher salaries and school safety. Despite this local support, a sharp enrollment decline of over 13,000 students in the 2025-2026 school year has triggered a $50 million budget deficit. This enrollment loss, driven by high living costs and falling birth rates, presents a long-term risk. Additionally, home buyers should note a pronounced achievement gap between the district's premier magnet programs and struggling neighborhood schools.

Schools

Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ HomHigh

9/10

Mater Brickell Academy MiddleMiddle

9/10

Mater Academy KiwanisElementary

9/10

Pinecrest North Preparatory High SchoolHigh

9/10

True North Classical AcademyOther

9/10

School For Advanced Studies-WolfsonHigh

9/10

Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 CenterElementary

9/10

Pinecrest Preparatory AcademyElementary

9/10

Doral Academy Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

Bob Graham Education CenterElementary

9/10

Archimedean AcademyElementary

9/10

Mater Academy Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

Somerset AcademyElementary

9/10

Somerset Academy Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

International Studies Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

Aventura City Of Excellence SchoolElementary

9/10

Ada Merritt K-8 CenterElementary

9/10

Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

John A. Ferguson Senior HighHigh

9/10

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay ElementaryElementary

9/10

The Charter School At WaterstoneElementary

9/10

Archimedean Middle ConservatoryMiddle

9/10

Renaissance Middle Charter SchoolMiddle

9/10

Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment AcademyHigh

9/10

Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment AcademyHigh

9/10

Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)Elementary

9/10

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary SchoolElementary

9/10

Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary SchoolElementary

9/10

Young Womens Preparatory AcademyHigh

9/10

Ben Gamla Charter SchoolElementary

9/10

School For Advanced Studies HomesteadHigh

9/10

Somerset Academy Silver PalmsElementary

9/10

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8Elementary

9/10

Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus)Elementary

9/10

International Studies Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

Hive Preparatory SchoolElementary

9/10

Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus)Elementary

9/10

Miami Arts Charter SchoolHigh

9/10

Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda GlazerHigh

9/10

Terra Environmental Research InstituteHigh

9/10

International Studies Preparatory AcademyHigh

9/10

Pinecrest Cove AcademyElementary

9/10

I Preparatory AcademyOther

9/10

Doral Academy Of TechnologyMiddle

9/10

Doral International Academy Of Math And ScienceElementary

9/10

Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)Elementary

9/10

Bridgeprep Academy SouthElementary

9/10

Mater Grove AcademyElementary

9/10

Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The ArtsHigh

9/10

Youth Co-Op Preparatory High SchoolHigh

9/10

Biotech@Richmond Heights 9-12 High SchoolHigh

9/10

International Studies Virtual AcademyHigh

9/10

Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate ScHigh

9/10

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary SchoolElementary

9/10

Somerset Preparatory Academy SunsetElementary

9/10

Mater Academy Bay ElementaryElementary

9/10

Mater Academy Bay Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

Kendall Square K-8 CenterElementary

9/10

True North Classical Academy At PinecrestElementary

9/10

Somerset Academy KendallElementary

9/10

Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)Elementary

9/10

South Prep Scholars AcademyElementary

9/10

Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary SchoolElementary

9/10

Mater Brickell Academy HighHigh

9/10

Mater Academy East Charter SchoolElementary

9/10

Miami Children's Museum Charter SchoolElementary

9/10

Doral AcademyElementary

9/10

Miami Lakes Educational CenterHigh

9/10

Mater Gardens AcademyElementary

9/10

Aventura Waterways K-8 CenterElementary

9/10

Hialeah Gardens Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

City Of Hialeah Educational AcademyHigh

9/10

Archimedean Upper ConservatoryHigh

9/10

Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High SchoolHigh

9/10

Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)Elementary

9/10

Somerset Gables AcademyElementary

9/10

Academir Charter School WestElementary

9/10

Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)Middle

9/10

Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) AcademyElementary

9/10

Somerset Academy Silver Palms At PrincetonElementary

9/10

Jose Marti Mast 6-12 AcademyHigh

9/10

Somerset Academy Bay Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

Somerset Academy BayElementary

9/10

Just Arts And Management Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

9/10

Charter High School Of The AmericasHigh

9/10

Academir Charter School MiddleMiddle

9/10

Itech@Thomas A Edison Educational CenterHigh

9/10

West Lakes Preparatory AcademyElementary

9/10

Academir Charter School PreparatoryElementary

9/10

School For Advanced StudiesHigh

9/10

Pinecrest Glades AcademyElementary

9/10

Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High SchoolHigh

9/10

Downtown Doral Charter Upper SchoolHigh

9/10

Somerset Palms AcademyElementary

9/10

Mater Academy Bay High SchoolHigh

9/10

Academy For Innovative EducationOther

9/10

True North Classical Academy At GatewayElementary

9/10

Don Soffer Aventura Charter High SchoolHigh

9/10

Iprep Academy NorthHigh

9/10

Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami High SchoolHigh

9/10

Academy For Advanced AcademicsHigh

9/10

Mast@FiuHigh

9/10

George Washington Carver Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Howard D. Mcmillan Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Gloria Floyd Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Oliver Hoover Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Bent Tree Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Village Green Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Vineland K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Whispering Pines Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Miami Lakes Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Southwood Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

School For Advanced Studies - SouthHigh

8/10

Devon Aire K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Jack David Gordon Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Calusa Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Joe Hall Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Joella C. Good Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

School For Advanced Studies NorthHigh

8/10

Marjory Stoneman Douglas ElemElementary

8/10

Design & Architecture Senior HighHigh

8/10

Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 AcademyElementary

8/10

Ernest R. Graham K-8 AcademyElementary

8/10

Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Mast AcademyHigh

8/10

William H. Lehman Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Dante B. Fascell Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Zora Neale Hurston Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Wesley Matthews Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Banyan Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Coconut Grove Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Coral Gables Preparatory AcademyElementary

8/10

Coral Park Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Key Biscayne K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Leewood K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Morningside K-8 AcademyElementary

8/10

Natural Bridge Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

North Beach Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Palmetto Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Rockway Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Seminole Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Henry S. West Laboratory SchoolElementary

8/10

J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior HighHigh

8/10

Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Arvida Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Cutler Bay Senior High SchoolHigh

8/10

Glades Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Palmetto Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

South Miami Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Jane S. Roberts K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

North Dade Center For Modern LanguagesElementary

8/10

Claude Pepper Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

New World School Of The ArtsHigh

8/10

Barbara Goleman Senior HighHigh

8/10

Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

John I. Smith K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Coral Reef Senior High SchoolHigh

8/10

Herbert A. Ammons Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Renaissance Elementary Charter SchoolElementary

8/10

Doral Academy Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

8/10

Air Base K-8 Center For International EducationElementary

8/10

Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

George W. Carver Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Coral Reef Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

David Fairchild Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Flagami Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Kendale Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Kendale Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Kenwood K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Ludlam Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Meadowlane Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Miami Lakes K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

Pinecrest Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Royal Green Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Academir Preparatory AcademyElementary

8/10

Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory AcademyElementary

8/10

Bridgeprep Academy Of Miami DadeOther

8/10

Coral Way K-8 CenterElementary

8/10

John G. Dupuis Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Emerson Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Snapper Creek Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Springview Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Sunset Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Sunset Park Elementary SchoolElementary

8/10

Andrea Castillo Preparatory AcademyElementary

8/10

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 AcademyElementary

7/10

Everglades K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Miami Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Tropical Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Coral Gables Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Hialeah Gardens Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Mater AcademyElementary

7/10

Christina M. Eve Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Lamar Louise Curry Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Felix Varela Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Summerville Advantage AcademyElementary

7/10

David Lawrence Jr. K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Mater Academy Lakes High SchoolHigh

7/10

Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Somerset Oaks AcademyElementary

7/10

Mater Academy (Miami Beach)Elementary

7/10

Bridgeprep Academy Of Village GreenOther

7/10

Arcola Lake Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Bel-Aire Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Virginia A Boone-Highland Oaks SchoolElementary

7/10

Howard Drive Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Miami Gardens Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Miami Shores Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Olympia Heights Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Palm Springs Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Palm Springs North Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The ArtsElementary

7/10

Pine Villa Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Royal Palm Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Scott Lake Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

South Hialeah Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Nathan B. Young Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Miami Beach Nautilus Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Riviera Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Rockway Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

American Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Miami Edison Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Miami Killian Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Miami Palmetto Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Charles R Hadley Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Ben Sheppard Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Doctors Charter School Of Miami ShoresHigh

7/10

Somerset Academy Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Mater Academy Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Robert Morgan Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Mater Academy Lakes Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Hialeah Gardens Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Spanish Lake Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Young Men's Preparatory AcademyHigh

7/10

Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South HomesteadElementary

7/10

Somerset Arts AcademyElementary

7/10

Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)Other

7/10

Miami-Dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction ProgramOther

7/10

Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High SchoolHigh

7/10

Imater Academy Middle SchoolMiddle

7/10

Avocado Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Biscayne Beach Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Cypress K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Benjamin Franklin K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Greenglade Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory AcademyElementary

7/10

Lake Stevens Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Frank Crawford Martin K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Miami Springs Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

North Hialeah Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Mae M. Walters Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Academir Charter School East At DoralElementary

7/10

Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)High

7/10

Beacon College Prep K-8Elementary

7/10

Winston Park K-8 CenterElementary

7/10

Amelia Earhart Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Earlington Heights Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Miami Sunset Senior High SchoolHigh

7/10

Shenandoah Elementary SchoolElementary

7/10

Southside Preparatory AcademyElementary

7/10

Cutler Bay MiddleMiddle

6/10

Westland Hialeah Senior High SchoolHigh

6/10

Sylvania Heights Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle SchoolMiddle

6/10

Carrie P. Meek/Westview K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

Miami Southridge Senior HighHigh

6/10

Phyllis R. Miller Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Paul W. Bell Middle SchoolMiddle

6/10

Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter SchoolElementary

6/10

Booker T. Washington Senior HighHigh

6/10

Youth Co-Op Charter SchoolElementary

6/10

Mater Academy Of International StudiesElementary

6/10

Miami Community Charter High SchoolHigh

6/10

Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater MiamiElementary

6/10

Johnnie M Parris Colonial Drive Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Gratigny Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Ojus Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Agenoria S Paschal/Olinda Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal PalmElementary

6/10

South Miami K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

Academir Charter School Of Math And ScienceElementary

6/10

Miami Norland Senior High SchoolHigh

6/10

Hammocks Middle SchoolMiddle

6/10

Sweetwater Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Toussaint L'ouverture ElementaryElementary

6/10

Henry E.S. Reeves K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Excelsior Prep Charter School Of HialeahElementary

6/10

Archcreek Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Andover Middle SchoolMiddle

6/10

Everglades Preparatory Academy High SchoolHigh

6/10

Van E. Blanton Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Caribbean K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

Edison Park K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

Hibiscus Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Lakeview Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Liberty City Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

North Glade Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

North Miami Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Redondo Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River K-8 CenterElementary

6/10

Bridgeprep Academy Of North Miami BeachElementary

6/10

Coral Terrace Elementary SchoolElementary

6/10

Miami Carol City Senior HighHigh

6/10

Miami Coral Park Senior HighHigh

6/10

South Dade Senior High SchoolHigh

6/10

Southwest Miami Senior HighHigh

6/10

Imater AcademyElementary

6/10

Academir Charter School East MiddleMiddle

6/10

Highland Oaks Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Madison Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Horace Mann Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Lillie C. Evans K-8 CenterElementary

5/10

Norland Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

W. R. Thomas Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior HighHigh

5/10

Ruben Dario Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Charles David Wyche Jr Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Linda Lentin K-8 CenterElementary

5/10

Mater International PreparatoryMiddle

5/10

Keys Gate Charter High SchoolHigh

5/10

Palm Glades Preparatory AcademyMiddle

5/10

Imater Preparatory Academy High SchoolHigh

5/10

Sports Leadership And Management Charter School Middle SchoMiddle

5/10

Melrose Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Norwood Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Palm Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Pine Lake Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Redland Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Henry H. Filer Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Hialeah Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Lake Stevens Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Redland Middle SchoolMiddle

5/10

Hialeah Senior High SchoolHigh

5/10

Miami Central Senior High SchoolHigh

5/10

G. Holmes Braddock Senior HighHigh

5/10

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior HighHigh

5/10

Miami Beach Feinberg/Fisher K-8Elementary

5/10

Cutler Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Fairlawn Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Henry M. Flagler Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Flamingo Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Gulfstream Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Marcus A. Milam K-8 CenterElementary

5/10

North County K-8 CenterElementary

5/10

North Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary

5/10

Mater Preparatory AcademyElementary

5/10

Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green Middle High SchoolHigh

5/10

Academir Middle School Of Math And ScienceMiddle

5/10

Homestead Senior High SchoolHigh

5/10

North Miami Senior High SchoolHigh

5/10

South Miami Senior High SchoolHigh

5/10

William H. Turner Technical Arts High SchoolHigh

5/10

Fulford Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High SchoolHigh

4/10

Palm Springs Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Shenandoah Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Downtown Miami Charter SchoolElementary

4/10

Lawton Chiles Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Mandarin Lakes K-8 AcademyElementary

4/10

Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead)Middle

4/10

Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)High

4/10

Everglades Preparatory AcademyMiddle

4/10

Mater Academy Virtual Charter SchoolOther

4/10

Holmes Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Miami Heights Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Norland Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Oak Grove Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Orchard Villa Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Silver Bluff Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

South Miami Heights ElementaryElementary

4/10

Treasure Island Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Mater International AcademyElementary

4/10

Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (Homestead)Middle

4/10

Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School (NortHigh

4/10

Homestead Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

North Miami Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Ponce De Leon Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Miami Jackson Senior High SchoolHigh

4/10

Hubert O. Sibley K-8 AcademyElementary

4/10

James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson ElementaryElementary

4/10

W. J. Bryan ElementaryElementary

4/10

Bunche Park Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Campbell Drive K-8 CenterElementary

4/10

Crestview Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Frederick R. Douglass ElementaryElementary

4/10

Kinloch Park Elementary SchoolElementary

4/10

Leisure City K-8 CenterElementary

4/10

Somerset Preparatory Academy High School HomesteadHigh

4/10

Brownsville Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Carol City Middle SchoolMiddle

4/10

Miami Beach Senior High SchoolHigh

4/10

Miami Springs Senior High SchoolHigh

4/10

Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 CenterElementary

4/10

Brightview Preparatory AcademyElementary

3/10

Miami Tech At Mater Innovation AcademyHigh

3/10

Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High SchoolHigh

3/10

Carol City Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Phyllis Wheatley Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican CampusElementary

3/10

Palm Glades Preparatory High SchoolHigh

3/10

Auburndale Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Blue Lakes Elementary SchoolOther

3/10

Brentwood Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Greynolds Park Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Hialeah Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Jesse J. Mccrary Jr. Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Myrtle Grove ElementaryElementary

3/10

Barbara Hawkins Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Parkway Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Poinciana Park Elementary SchoolElementary

3/10

Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)Elementary

3/10

Charles R Drew K-8 CenterElementary

3/10

Miami Northwestern Senior HighHigh

3/10

North Miami Beach Senior HighHigh

3/10

Colegiate Preparatory AcademyHigh

3/10

Francis S.Tucker K-8 CenterElementary

3/10

Kinloch Park Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

South Dade Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

North Dade Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Richmond Heights Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolElementary

2/10

Eneida M. Hartner Elementary SchoolElementary

2/10

Jose De Diego Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Keys Gate Charter SchoolElementary

2/10

Miami-Dade Virtual High School FranchiseOther

2/10

Miami Community Charter Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning CenterElementary

2/10

Coconut Palm K-8 AcademyElementary

2/10

Santa Clara Elementary SchoolElementary

2/10

West Homestead K-8 CenterElementary

2/10

Kipp Miami-Liberty CityOther

2/10

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High SchoolHigh

2/10

Georgia Jones Ayers Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Miami Springs Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

West Miami Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Country Club Middle SchoolMiddle

2/10

Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami GardensElementary

2/10

Alpha Charter Of ExcellenceElementary

2/10

Rainbow Park Elementary SchoolElementary

2/10

Riverside Elementary SchoolElementary

2/10

Florida City Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Miami Community Charter SchoolElementary

1/10

Broadmoor Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Comstock Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Golden Glades Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter SchoolElementary

1/10

Goulds Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Lenora Braynon Smith ElementaryElementary

1/10

Citrus Grove K-8 CenterElementary

1/10

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 CenterElementary

1/10

Kensington Park Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Laura C. Saunders Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Lorah Park Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Robert Russa Moton Elementary SchoolElementary

1/10

Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School - NorMiddle

1/10

Alternative Outreach ProgramOther

Not rated

Brucie Ball Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Instructional Center System WideOther

Not rated

Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical CollegeHigh

Not rated

Neva King Cooper Educational CenterOther

Not rated

His HouseHigh

Not rated

Acceleration Academies Llc HomesteadHigh

Not rated

Kendall Greens High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Doral Academy North Charter ElementaryElementary

Not rated

Jan Mann Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Cope Center NorthHigh

Not rated

Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeHigh

Not rated

D.A. Dorsey Technical CollegeHigh

Not rated

Juvenile Justice Center Alt EdHigh

Not rated

Teenage Parent ProgramPrekindergarten

Not rated

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.High

Not rated

Ruth Owens Kruse Education CenterOther

Not rated

Early Beginnings AcademyElementary

Not rated

District Instructional Center (Dic)Other

Not rated

Turner/Guilford/KnightHigh

Not rated

BoystownOther

Not rated

South Florida Autism Charter School IncOther

Not rated

Nicklaus Children's HospitalOther

Not rated

Chambers High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Secondary Student Success Center 803High

Not rated

Secondary Student Success Center-804High

Not rated

Green Springs High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center NPrekindergarten

Not rated

Metro West Detention FacilityHigh

Not rated

Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special EducationElementary

Not rated

Phoenix Academy Of ExcellenceMiddle

Not rated

Aspire Preparatory AcademyElementary

Not rated

Robert Renick Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical CollegeHigh

Not rated

George T. Baker Aviation Technical CollegeHigh

Not rated

Here's HelpHigh

Not rated

Citrus Health Sipp/CrisisOther

Not rated

C. G. Bethel High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Secondary Student Success Center 802High

Not rated

Secondary Student Success Center 801Secondary

Not rated

North Park High SchoolHigh

Not rated

North Gardens High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center SouthPrekindergarten

Not rated

Pace Center For GirlsHigh

Not rated

Parkview Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Acceleration Academies LlcHigh

Not rated

Phoenix Academy Of Excellence NorthMiddle

Not rated

Acceleration Academies-Central MiamiHigh

Not rated

Somerset Academy ContinentalElementary

Not rated

New Opportunity Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Stellar Leadership AcademyHigh

Not rated

Doral Park High SchoolHigh

Not rated

Miami Macarthur Educational CenterOther

Not rated

Title I Migrant Education ProgramOther

Not rated

Prek InterventionPrekindergarten

Not rated

The Seed School Of MiamiHigh

Not rated

Dorothy M. Wallace Cope CenterHigh

Not rated

School Insights for Palm Island

Elementary · PK–5

Jefferson Elementary

2.0

Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.

492

Students

Teachers

19.7:1

Ratio

⚠ 31.2% worse than state average

Ethnicity

Hispanic

66%

Asian

24%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palm Island a good place for families?

The neighborhood is primarily home to young adults rather than families. While it offers a secure and quiet environment, it lacks the neighborhood-level amenities and park access that many families prioritize.

How is the walkability in Palm Island?

The area is characterized by calm, low-traffic streets that are suitable for casual strolling. However, the lack of consistent sidewalks makes it less walkable than other parts of Miami Beach.

What are the flood risks for residents?

Much of the neighborhood is located within a designated floodplain. Property owners should be aware that the risk of inundation is higher here than the average for the broader Miami Beach area.

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