For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,742 students in Belle Glade, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Belle Glade, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Belle Glade, FL are Gove Elementary School, Pioneer Park Elementary School and Glade View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Glade, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Belle Glade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Se Avenue G
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8700
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8700
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
39500 Pioneer Park Rd
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8600
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Glade View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Sw Avenue G
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8800
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Canal St N
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #55.
Glades Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Glade Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Nw Avenue L
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4800
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction At West Tech
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Belle Glade, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Shore Annex Transition (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1102 W Avenue A
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
716 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
West Area Secondary Intensive Transition (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Ave
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle Glade, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Belle Glade, FL include Gove Elementary School, Pioneer Park Elementary School and Glade View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Glade, FL?
9 public schools are located in Belle Glade, FL.
What percentage of students in Belle Glade, FL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Belle Glade, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Glade, FL?
Belle Glade, FL public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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