Cushman School

Cushman School, founded in 1924, is one of Miami's oldest and most distinguished independent schools, offering a comprehensive IB continuum education from age 2 through grade 8. Authorized for both the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Cushman provides a truly inquiry-based, internationally minded education that has made it a premier choice for Miami's international families for a century. SACS-accredited and nationally recognized for academic excellence, Cushman serves approximately 700 students in the Upper Eastside neighborhood of Miami. The school's IB continuum ensures students develop as principled, knowledgeable, and caring global citizens from their earliest years through middle school. Cushman's multilingual environment — reflecting Miami's cosmopolitan character — prepares students exceptionally well for secondary school and university. The school boasts exceptional facilities including outdoor learning spaces, STEM labs, and performing arts facilities. Cushman graduates gain admission to Miami's most selective independent secondary schools.