Pinecrest Elementary serves about 900 students in grades Pre-K through 5 in Pinecrest, a suburban community within Miami, Florida. It opened its doors in 1955, near the beautiful historical gardens of Parrot Jungle (now Pinecrest Gardens). Located in the heart of Miami, Pinecrest Elementary has grown significantly since then. In 1993, a new wing was added consisting of new classrooms, a state of the art media center with a computer lab

In the Pinecrest Elementary school community, the staff and parents cooperate to create a positive and secure learning environment with high expectations for students' academic and social growth.

Mission Statement

Pinecrest Elementary School is dedicated to nurturing each student's growth and pursuit of excellence in our dynamic multicultural and technological world. The Pinecrest Family believes in the unlimited ability of all students to become responsible and contributing citizens. Together we will provide a secure and positive environment to stimulate intellectual development, enhance personal qualities and foster respect for individual differences. As part of our mission to develop the whole child, we are equally dedicated to encouraging creative endeavors, guiding students towards personal and emotional fulfillment, and providing health awareness for lifetime fitness. To this end, Pinecrest Elementary School seeks and welcomes the participation of all our community who share in this commitment