For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,618 students in Pahokee, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 108 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Pahokee, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pahokee, FL are Pahokee Middle-senior High School, Pahokee Elementary School and Glades Academy Inc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pahokee, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Pahokee have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pahokee, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pahokee Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Larrimore Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6400
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6400
Grades: 6-12
| 916 students
Rank: #22.
Pahokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 E Main Pl
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-9700
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Glades Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7368 State Road 15, Bldg 15
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-9402
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-9402
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
360 E Main St, Bldg C
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-3002
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-3002
Grades: 8-12
| 126 students
Pahokee, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sago Palm Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 Bay Bottom Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6586
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6586
Grades: 6-12
| 207 students
West Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1102 West Ave A
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 993-4000
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 993-4000
Grades: 3-5
| 2 students
West Area School Of Choice (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Avenue
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6470
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6470
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
West Transition Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Avenue
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6470
Pahokee, FL 33476
(561) 924-6470
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pahokee, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Pahokee, FL include Pahokee Middle-senior High School, Pahokee Elementary School and Glades Academy Inc.
How many public schools are located in Pahokee?
4 public schools are located in Pahokee.
What percentage of students in Pahokee go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Pahokee are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pahokee?
Pahokee public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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