For the 2025 school year, there are 237 public schools serving 191,354 students in Palm Beach County, FL (there are , serving 35,559 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Palm Beach County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Palm Beach County, FL are Bak Middle School Of The Arts, A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School and Morikami Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Beach County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Palm Beach County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Palm Beach County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
777 Glades Rd Bldg 30
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Gr: K-12 | 1,333 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Morikami Park Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561) 894-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1798 Nw Spanish River Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 989-7800
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 989-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,368 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Gr: PK-5 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Marsh Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12649 Ibiiza Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6800
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Addison Mizner School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
199 Sw 12th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 362-3100
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 362-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Panther Run Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10775 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33449
(561) 804-3900
Lake Worth, FL 33449
(561) 804-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Western Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12031 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 792-4123
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 792-4123
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Binks Forest Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15101 Bent Creek Rd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Timber Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2051 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Beacon Cove Intermediate School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Schoolhouse Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 366-6400
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 366-6400
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Sunrise Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19400 Coral Ridge Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Jupiter Farms Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17400 Haynie Ln
Jupiter, FL 33478
(561) 741-5400
Jupiter, FL 33478
(561) 741-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Sunset Palms Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 752-1100
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 752-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14255 Hamlin Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Limestone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Church St
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Del Prado Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7900 Del Prado Cir N
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 544-1800
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 544-1800
Gr: K-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2525.
Verde K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3300 N Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 218-6800
Gr: K-8 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1915 Royal Fern Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Palm Beach 51±¬ÁÏ
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Somerset Academy Boca East
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
Spanish River Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5100 Jog Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 241-2200
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 241-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 2,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Coral Reef Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6151 Hagen Ranch Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 804-3700
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 804-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 883-4000
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 883-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10060 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 180th Ave N
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Greenway Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 799-7500
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 799-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3535.
Wellington Landings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Aero Club Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 792-8100
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 792-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,221 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Palm Beach County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23114 Sandlefoot Plaza
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 945-7994
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 945-7994
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Academy For Positive Learning (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2405 Mercer Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
717 Prosperity Farms Rd
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 776-1130
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 776-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
23078 Sandlefoot Plaza Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 470-9986
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 470-9986
Gr: 6-9 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Acceleration Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
811 Lucerne Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Alternative Program Central (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Alternative Program North (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5400 East Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0031
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0031
Gr: 6-12
Alternative Program South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 Lake Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Alternative Unlimiteddrop Back In Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3300 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 963-3876
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 963-3876
Gr: 6-12
Amikids Palm Beach (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
13425 Ellison Wilson Rd
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 624-6941
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 624-6941
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Area 3 Elementary Transition (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6680 Dillman Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 802-2100
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 802-2100
Gr: 4-5 | 4 students
2455 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1520
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1520
Belle Glade Excel Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
555 Sw 16th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Boca Raton Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
269 Ne 14th St
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 750-0437
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 750-0437
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1501 Nw 15th Ct
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1420
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1420
1251 Nw 8th St
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1463
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1463
4975 Park Ridge Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 752-1213
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 752-1213
Bright Futures Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
10350 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 253-7504
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 253-7504
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2895 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
3300 Forest Hill Blvd # C-316
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Charter School Of Boynton Beach (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1425 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 374-8989
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 374-8989
Gr: K-9 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
673 Conniston Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
7887 N Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 251-0024
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 251-0024
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 31%
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 80%
970 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 369-2323
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 369-2323
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
2030 S Congress Av Bldg A
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 736-8828
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 736-8828
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 88%
301 Sw 14th Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
301 Sw 14th Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1
1100 Wellington Trace
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 412-4087
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 412-4087
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Eagle Youth Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 State Rd 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Educational Resource Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 684-5267
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 684-5267
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palm Beach County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Palm Beach County, FL include Bak Middle School Of The Arts, A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School and Morikami Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palm Beach County?
237 public schools are located in Palm Beach County.
What percentage of students in Palm Beach County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Palm Beach County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Palm Beach County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Palm Beach County include: Highridge Family Center vs. Bak Middle School Of The Arts, William T. Dwyer High School vs. Jupiter High School, Loggers' Run Community Middle School vs. Eagles Landing Middle School
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