For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,516 students in 33462, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33462, FL are Lantana Middle School, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary and Royal Palm School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33462 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33462, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33462, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lantana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 W Drew St
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 540-3400
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 540-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 S East Coast Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 578-5700
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 578-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Royal Palm School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Lawrence Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 357-1900
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 357-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
33462, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guided Path Academy Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1199 West Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 588-2800
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 588-2800
Gr: K-5
1225 W Drew St
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 533-6382
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 533-6382
1199 W Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 649-7505
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 649-7505
Gr: K-3 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
6880 Lawrence Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 642-6212
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 642-6212
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33462, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33462, FL include Lantana Middle School, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary and Royal Palm School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33462?
3 public middle schools are located in 33462.
What is the racial composition of students in 33462?
33462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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