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Coconut Grove, Coral Gables or Pinecrest? Ten Things Every Family Buyer Must Know Before Choosing

June 11, 2026

Most relocating families I meet are going it alone -- scrolling Zillow, or arriving with an agent from New York or another Florida city they already know and trust. Both are a serious mistake. These markets carry significant off-market inventory that never touches a public portal, and Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Pinecrest each have street-level pricing nuances you would simply never know about without being engaged locally. That gap in knowledge is exactly what separates families who secure the right home at the right [...]

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The Rise of Miami’s Most Disruptive New School | 2 Hours of Academics, 10x Faster Results

November 21, 2025

Top Private Schools In Miami: Inside Miami’s Most Innovative New Option On this episode of Better Decisions, I sit down with someone who is quickly becoming one of Miami’s most influential operators in the education space: Mackenzie Price, founder of Alpha School. Originally launched in Austin, Alpha has now arrived in Miami, and it’s already challenging long-held ideas about what a modern private school should be. With its innovative learning model, Alpha is rapidly emerging as one of the best private schools in Miami. Mackenzie [...]

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Finding the Right School in Miami: How to Make a Better Family Decision

October 14, 2025

In this episode of Better Decisions, I sit down with Valeria Averett, a trusted school advisor, mentor, and coach who has guided countless families through one of the most important decisions they’ll ever make: choosing the right educational path for their children. Miami’s school landscape, both public and private, can feel overwhelming, especially for newcomers. Valeria’s work is all about bringing clarity, confidence, and strategy to that process. As a parent and real estate advisor, I see firsthand that the first question families ask, even [...]

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The Best Private Schools Near Palmetto Bay

June 20, 2025

Palmetto Bay and its Appeal for Families Palmetto Bay offers a safe, family-friendly environment and is conveniently located near some of Miami’s top private schools—most notably Westminster Christian and Palmer Trinity. If long-term value and access to quality education are priorities for you, this neighborhood deserves a closer look. In the video, we cover what makes these schools stand out. And in the blog, you'll find direct links to their websites, along with a breakdown of the best areas to live nearby. Palmetto Bay Homes [...]

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Inside Miami’s Private Schools: Are We Preparing Our Children for a Rapidly Changing World?

November 15, 2024

In this episode of the Better Decisions Podcast, we sit down with Simon Hess, President of Gulliver Prep, one of Miami's most sought-after private schools. , we dive deep into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with educating students in today’s rapidly evolving world. From recruiting and retaining top teachers in a growing Miami school market to supporting students through the critical transition into middle school, we cover it all. We explore how Gulliver is redefining success beyond test scores, nurturing resilience, fostering critical [...]

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How to get into a Top Private School in Miami?

August 16, 2024

One of the most critical aspects of relocating (or if you are a local already)  is determining where your children will attend school. In this article we focus on FAQ of parents. When we work with relocating families we often hear questions like when to apply for Miami private schools, what the application or admission process is like in Miami or how to get into a top private school in Miami.  Securing placements at top Miami private schools is becoming increasingly competitive. We have collected [...]

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Navigating Private Schools in Miami | An Interview with Palmer Trinity

November 10, 2022

Welcome to this podcast about Navigating Private Schools in Miami. In this episode of the “Better Decisions” Podcast, David Siddons Meets with Danny Reynolds, head of admissions and external relations at Palmer Trinity. Palmer Trinity is one of Miami’s most prestigious private schools in Palmetto Bay (grades 6-12). David and Danny discuss what makes Palmer Trinity special, and their admission process. Danny also advises parents who are looking for a good Miami school for their kids and discusses where in Miami most students live. Please give [...]

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Migrating Families and the Challenges of Finding the Right Miami Private School

October 3, 2022

In this episode of the “Better Decisions” Podcast, David Siddons Meets with Debby Lichtner. Debbie is the Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School. Both David and Debby have worked with many migrating families over the last few years and discuss the difficulties and challenges these families face. They talk about how to choose the right school for your kids and how to navigate the private school system in Miami. CHAPTERS IN THIS PODCAST: 00:00: Introduction 01:15: About St Thomas Episcopal Parish School 02:58: [...]

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What are the Best Private Schools in Florida and Where Should you Live?

May 17, 2022

Where to Live to Be Near The Best Private Schools in Florida? We often hear from families moving to Florida who aren’t sure where to live, and one of their top concerns is being close to the right school for their children. To help, we've written this blog covering South Florida’s top private schools and the best neighborhoods nearby. While we’re not school experts, we believe there’s no perfect school—only the one that’s perfect for your child. In this article, we highlight highly ranked private [...]

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The Best Private Schools near Miami Beach – Where Should You Live?

January 28, 2021

The Best Private Schools Around Miami Beach - Travel Times Between Miami Beach and Miami's Best Schools If you are moving to Miami Beach with a family, one of the most (if not THE most) important factors in choosing a neighborhood is whether you are close enough to the right school for your children. Families that are considering a move to Miami Beach often don't know a lot about the different neighborhoods, let alone the distance from these areas to the best Miami Beach private [...]

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The Best Schools In Key Biscayne Florida

August 13, 2020

Moving to Key Biscayne: Picking a Key Biscayne School or any of the Best Miami Private Schools In this blog we will explain a little bit more about Key Biscayne schools without going too much into detail. What is the best school for your child is ultimately a very personal decision and not our area of expertise. We are approaching this from a real estate point of view in which we link school districts to the homes that are for sale in the area. Please [...]

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Avenues School Miami | The Best Miami Neighborhoods around Avenues Miami

August 11, 2020

The Best Communities around Avenues the World School Miami As many New Yorkers are making the move from NYC to Miami so does one of their most prestigious schools. Avenues, one of New York's most elite schools is opening in Miami to meet demand. The Avenues school, which also has campuses in São Paulo and Shenzhen, has acquired the campus that formerly housed Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High School and is located in the up and coming Buena Vista neighborhood of Miami. For those families who [...]

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