For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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