For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 15,913 students in West Palm Beach, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL are Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Palm Beach Virtual Franchise and Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Palm Beach, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in West Palm Beach have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Palm Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,217 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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 | 995 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Western Pines Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5949 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,042 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
64 Sparrow Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9153 Roan Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Renaissance Charter School At Cypress
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8151 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 282-5860
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 282-5860
Gr: K-8 | 790 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Okeeheelee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Pinehurst Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 434-3200
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 434-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,426 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance Charter School At Summit
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
Gr: K-8 | 1,106 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9680 Process Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Conniston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5400
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Palm Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-3300
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,470 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School Palm
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2845 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 641-4449
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 641-4449
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9480 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 776-3600
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 776-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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 | 850 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Jeaga Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3777 N Jog Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 242-8000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 242-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N. Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 670-1138
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 670-1138
Gr: K-8 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Turning Points Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Benoist Farms Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-3700
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Indian Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Golden Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 681-0005
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
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%
Rank: #2929.
The Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 640-0270
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 640-0270
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-east
Alternative School
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 868-5391
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 868-5391
Gr: 5-12
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
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Other Teaching Services
Special Education School
3378 Forest Hill Blvd Ste A203
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-8626
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-8626
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Beach Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
1100 45th St Ste A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 357-5930
Gr: 4-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
Gr: K-12
West Palm Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Positive Learning (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2405 Mercer Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Alternative Program Central (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1041 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Alternative Program North (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5400 East Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0031
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0031
Gr: 6-12
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%
Alternative Unlimiteddrop Back In Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3300 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 963-3876
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 963-3876
Gr: 6-12
Area 3 Elementary Transition (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
6680 Dillman Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 802-2100
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 802-2100
Gr: 4-5 | 4 students
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%
673 Conniston Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
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%
Educational Resource Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1801 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 684-5267
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 684-5267
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
9680 Fairgrounds Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 74%
7719 S Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
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%
3233 Commerce Place Suite C
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
The Imagine School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2580 Metro Center Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 683-6200
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 683-6200
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
1601 N Tamarind Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12
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%
Learning Path Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1340 Kenwood Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 444-9832
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 444-9832
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 74%
901 Northpoint Pkwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
Gr: K-7 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Palm Beach County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
03340 Forest Hill Blvd C-316
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-820
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 434-820
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%
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
Gr: 6-12
9482 Mac Arthur Blvd.,
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
Gr: K-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Palm Beach, FL include Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Palm Beach Virtual Franchise and Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach.
How many public middle schools are located in West Palm Beach?
34 public middle schools are located in West Palm Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in West Palm Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in West Palm Beach include: Highridge Family Center vs. Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Indian Ridge School vs. Ese Other Teaching Services, Ese Other Teaching Services vs. Indian Ridge School
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