For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public middle schools serving 16,958 students in West Palm Beach, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL are Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Western Charter School and Palm Beach Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Palm Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in West Palm Beach have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Palm Beach, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
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
| 1,259 students
Rank: #22.
Western Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
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
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Grades: K-8
| 983 students
Rank: #66.
Western Pines Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5949 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crestwood Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Sparrow Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 743 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9153 Roan Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6250 N Military Tr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 540-8110
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 540-8110
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Charter School At Cypress
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8151 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 282-5860
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 282-5860
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1313.
Alternative Program Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1414.
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School Palm B
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 641-4449
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 641-4449
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #1515.
Academy For Positive Learning
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Mercer Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Rank: #1616.
Renaissance Charter School At Summit
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
Grades: K-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #1717.
Okeeheelee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Pinehurst Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 434-3200
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 434-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1818.
Conniston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5400
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1919.
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Process Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2020.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #2121.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Grades: 3-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2222.
Palm Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-3300
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,501 students
Rank: #2323.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2424.
Bear Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2525.
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9480 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 776-3600
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 776-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #2626.
University Preparatory Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N. Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 670-1138
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 670-1138
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #2727.
Jeaga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3777 N Jog Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 242-8000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 242-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #2828.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Old Congress Ave Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Rank: #2929.
Turning Points Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Benoist Farms Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-3700
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #3030.
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4740
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4740
Grades: 5-12
| 132 students
Rank: #3131.
Indian Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Golden Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-east
Alternative School
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 868-5391
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 868-5391
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Special Education School
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Other Teaching Services
Special Education School
3378 Forest Hill Blvd Ste A203
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-8626
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-8626
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
1100 45th St Ste A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930
Grades: 4-12
| 32 students
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West Palm Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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
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
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 10 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
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
Florida International Language Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
7719 S Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gold Coast Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Grades: 6-10
| 79 students
Gulfstream Transition Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3233 Commerce Place Suite C
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
The Imagine School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2580 Metro Center Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 683-6200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 683-6200
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Intensive Transition North (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3301 Elecenteronics Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4722
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4722
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
1601 N Tamarind Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Leadership Academy West (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Learning Path Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1340 Kenwood Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 444-9832
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 444-9832
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Montessori Academy Of Northern Palm Beach (Closed 2008)
Charter School
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
My Choice Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
901 Northpoint Pkwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
Grades: K-7
| 114 students
North Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Grades: 3-5
| 3 students
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6014
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6014
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Palm Beach County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
03340 Forest Hill Blvd C-316
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-820
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
70 E 30th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
9482 Mac Arthur Blvd.,
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1100 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 840-3152
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 840-3152
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-5017
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-5017
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Riviera Beach Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
80 E. 30th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-9493
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-9493
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL include Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Western Charter School and Palm Beach Virtual Franchise.
How many public middle schools are located in West Palm Beach, FL?
36 public middle schools are located in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in West Palm Beach, FL?
West Palm Beach, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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