For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,094 students in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL are Watson B. Duncan Middle School and Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 776-3500
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 776-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,134 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525
Grades: K-8
| 960 students
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Futures Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
10350 Riverside Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 253-7504
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 253-7504
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Franklin Academy Charter C (Closed 2020)
Charter School
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
3970 W Rca Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 420-0614
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 420-0614
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3970 Rca Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 630-7002
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 630-7002
Grades: K-3
| 31 students
4245 Holly Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 775-7268
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 775-7268
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technoarts Academy Martin (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12870 Briarlake Dr., Unit 204
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(772) 219-1200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(772) 219-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technoarts Academy Palm Beach (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12870 Briarlake Drive, Unit 20
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 818-8654
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 818-8654
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Technoarts Academy St. Lucie (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12870 Briarlake Drive, Unit 20
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 818-8654
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 818-8654
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL include Watson B. Duncan Middle School and Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach Gardens has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Beach Gardens?
2 public middle schools are located in Palm Beach Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Beach Gardens?
Palm Beach Gardens public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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