The Vibrant Neighborhood of Little Havana in Miami, FL

Miami, Florida

Little Havana

Nearby Neighborhoods: Riverside Community, Overtown, Downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Way, Club Row, Allapattah, Performing Arts District, Midtown, West Flagler, Edgewater, East Coconut Grove, Design District, Flagami, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, Model City, Venetian Islands, West Buena Vista, Star Island, South Coconut Grove, Upper West Side, Liberty City, Essex Village, West Avenue

Pros

Enjoy authentic Cuban food at Versailles.
Extensive public transportation system.
Variety of housing options available.
Numerous parks nearby.

Cons

Hot humid summers.
Congested traffic during festivals.

Little Havana is a sprawling neighborhood just west of downtown Miami that exuberates Hispanic culture. From colorful murals and pulsating music to historic landmarks and Cuban festivals, this area is spilling over with social, cultural and political influences. Enjoy the great warmth of community life as you stroll through the shops and restaurants.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Francesco Restaurant
Category: Latin American, Seafood
325 Alcazar Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134
12 Reviews
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Mr. Yum
Category: Sushi Bars, Thai
1945 S.W. 8th St.
Miami, FL 33135
17 Reviews
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Azul Restaurant
Category: Asian Fusion
500 Brickell Key Dr
Miami, FL 33131
11 Reviews
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Fratelli Milano
Category: Italian
213 SE 1st St
Miami, FL 33131
5 Reviews
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Pascal's On Ponce
Category: French
2611 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Schools & Demographics in Little Havana

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Riverside Elementary School	K - 5	public
Young Women'S Preparatory Academy	K - 12	public
Little Havana Institute	9 - 12	private
Mater Academy Middle School Of Int'L Stds	4 - 6	public
Calvary Baptist Church School	K - 3	private
Ada Merritt K - 8 Center	K - 8	public
Hope Center	9 - 12	private
Ss Peter & Paul School	K - 8	catholic
Theodore & Thelma Gibson Cs	K - 8	public
Mater Academy East Charter School	K - 5	public

Riverside Elementary School

1190 Sw 2nd St
Miami, FL 33130

Dr. Sharon Lopez
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	196
2nd	210
3rd	174
4th	160
5th	171
Total students	1136

Full-time Teachers	57
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	74

Young Women'S Preparatory Academy

1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130

Ms. Concepcion Martinez
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School

Students Per Grade:
6th	98
7th	91
8th	56
9th	44
Total students	289

Full-time Teachers	17
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	20

Little Havana Institute

300 Sw 12th Ave Fl 3
Miami, FL 33130

Isbel Navas

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	250

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	12

Mater Academy Middle School Of Int'L Stds

998 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130

Mr. Alex Tamargo
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Calvary Baptist Church School

226 Sw 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33135

Ms. Mercedes Ramos

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	80

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	5

Ada Merritt K - 8 Center

660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130

Ms. Carmen Garcia
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	117
2nd	115
3rd	84
4th	53
5th	39
Total students	525

Full-time Teachers	46
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	31

Hope Center

666 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130

Ms. Sharon Macaluso

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	165

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Ss Peter & Paul School

1435 Sw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33129

Sr. Carlota Morales
Archdiocese Of Miami Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	518

Full-time Teachers	31
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	20

Theodore & Thelma Gibson Cs

450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130

Ms. Alina Lopez
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
Site Based

Students Per Grade:
6th	7
7th	5
8th	25
Total students	37

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	37
Number of Classrooms	1

Mater Academy East Charter School

450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130

Ms. Beatrice Riera
Miami - Dade County Public School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	42
2nd	55
3rd	57
4th	40
5th	48
Total students	305

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	17

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Miami area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Miami, this community has a population of 74,010

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