For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,053 students in 33404, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33404, FL are Seagull Academy, Potentials Charter School and John F. Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33404 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33404, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33404, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-8110
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-8110
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 845-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4740
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4740
Gr: 5-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
33404, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Intensive Transition North (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3301 Elecenteronics Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4722
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4722
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 93%
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12
70 E 30th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
80 E. 30th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-9493
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-9493
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students
251 W 11th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 841-7600
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 841-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6012
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6012
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33404, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33404, FL include Seagull Academy, Potentials Charter School and John F. Kennedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33404?
4 public middle schools are located in 33404.
What is the racial composition of students in 33404?
33404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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