For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,714 students in 33409, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33409, FL are Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches and West Gate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33409 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33409, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33409, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Gr: K-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
West Gate Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Loxahatchee Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 684-7100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 684-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Bear Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Special Education School
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
Gr: PK-12
33409, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Alternative Program South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 Lake Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2895 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Florida Futures Academy South Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8160 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
Gr: 10-12
Gold Coast Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Gr: 6-10 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
North Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Gr: 3-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Survivors Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1310 N Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 712-1800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 712-1800
Gr: 10-12 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33409, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33409, FL include Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches and West Gate Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33409?
5 public elementary schools are located in 33409.
What is the racial composition of students in 33409?
33409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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