For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 273 students in South Bay, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in South Bay, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in South Bay, FL is Rosenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Bay, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in South Bay have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Bay, FL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Martin L King Jr Blvd
South Bay, FL 33493
(561) 993-8900
South Bay, FL 33493
(561) 993-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Bay, FL?
The top ranked public schools in South Bay, FL include Rosenwald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Bay?
1 public schools are located in South Bay.
What percentage of students in South Bay go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in South Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Bay?
South Bay public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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