Palm Beach Public School

239 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Beach Public School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Beach Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Beach Public School's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Beach Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Public School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#490 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
48%
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70-74%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Beach Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
36%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
56%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Palm Beach Public School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Beach Public School's ranking?
Palm Beach Public School is ranked #490 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Public School often compared to?
Palm Beach Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Public School?
384 students attend Palm Beach Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palm Beach Public School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Public School?
Palm Beach Public School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Public School offer ?
Palm Beach Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Beach Public School part of?
Palm Beach Public School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   11/4/2008
Palm Beach Public has a Gifted Program and an excellent strings program as well as a diverse student body
- Posted by Parent - willi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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