For the 2024-25 school year, there are 239 public schools serving 190,550 students in Palm Beach County, FL (there are 171 private schools, serving 35,659 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, Morikami Park Elementary School and A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High 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 53% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palm Beach County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,260 students
Rank: #22.
Morikami Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #33.
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
777 Glades Rd Bldg 26
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Grades: K-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #44.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Equestrian Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9720 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9600
Grades: PK-5
| 843 students
Rank: #66.
Waters Edge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21601 Shorewind Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 852-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
Beacon Cove Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Schoolhouse Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 366-6400
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 366-6400
Grades: 3-5
| 641 students
Rank: #88.
Marsh Pointe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #99.
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1010.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #1111.
Calusa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2051 Clint Moore Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Boca Raton, FL 33496
(561) 989-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #1212.
Binks Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15101 Bent Creek Rd
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 904-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,147 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,592 students
Rank: #1414.
Panther Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #1515.
Sunset Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8650 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 752-1100
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 752-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #1616.
Western Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd Ste
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-4123
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-4123
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1717.
Timber Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 825 students
Rank: #1818.
Jupiter Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17400 Haynie Ln
Jupiter, FL 33478
(561) 741-5400
Jupiter, FL 33478
(561) 741-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1919.
Addison Mizner School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #2020.
Sunrise Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19400 Coral Ridge Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Boca Raton, FL 33498
(561) 477-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,074 students
Rank: #2121.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10060 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 366-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2222.
Pierce Hammock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14255 Hamlin Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 633-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2323.
Somerset Academy Boca East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2424.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 180th Ave N
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 904-9900
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2525.
Verde K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #2626.
Del Prado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #2727.
Limestone Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6701 Church St
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 946 students
Rank: #2828.
Spanish River Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 2,578 students
Rank: #2929.
Palm Beach Public School
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
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #3030.
Coral Reef Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,016 students
Rank: #3131.
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #3232.
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1915 Royal Fern Dr
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 422-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 915 students
Rank: #3333.
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 820 students
Rank: #3434.
Everglades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 Marginal Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-9500
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-9500
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,166 students
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Palm Beach County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic School For The Arts (Closed 2006)
Charter School
23114 Sandlefoot Plaza
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 945-7994
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 945-7994
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Academy Of International Studies (Closed 2009)
Charter School
717 Prosperity Farms Rd
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 776-1130
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
(561) 776-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Academy School Of Florida, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
23078 Sandlefoot Plaza Dr
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 470-9986
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 470-9986
Grades: 6-9
| 179 students
Acceleration Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
811 Lucerne Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4200 Purdy Ln Bldg 50-104
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 649-6003
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 649-6003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
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
Grades: 4-5
| 4 students
2455 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1520
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 243-1520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
1501 Nw 15th Ct
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1420
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1251 Nw 8th St
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1463
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 338-1463
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4975 Park Ridge Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 752-1213
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 752-1213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Champs At Delray Beach (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3300 Forest Hill Blvd # C-316
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Champs At Riviera Beach (Closed 2016)
Charter School
8898 Hypoluxo Rd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421
(561) 633-5023
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-9
| 698 students
673 Conniston Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Corebridge Educational Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
7887 N Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 251-0024
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 251-0024
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Cultural Arts Institute Of Boca Raton (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P. O. Box 1725
Boca Raton, FL 33429
(561) 394-3939
Boca Raton, FL 33429
(561) 394-3939
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
970 N Seacrest Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 369-2323
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 369-2323
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Delray Beach Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
2030 S Congress Av Bldg A
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 736-8828
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(561) 736-8828
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
301 Sw 14th Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 Sw 14th Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 266-1200
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Eagle Arts Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1100 Wellington Trace
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 412-4087
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 412-4087
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Excel Leadership Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
600 N Congress Ave Ste 560
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 279-1354
Delray Beach, FL 33445
(561) 279-1354
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Florida Futures Academy South Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8160 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
9680 Fairgrounds Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
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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, Morikami Park Elementary School and A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School.
How many public schools are located in Palm Beach County?
239 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (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: William T. Dwyer High School vs. Jupiter High School, Jupiter High School vs. William T. Dwyer High School, Jupiter Middle School vs. Independence Middle School
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