Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, New Horizons Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: New Horizons Elementary School serves the eastern part of Wellington, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which reaches up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Horizons Elementary School's student population of 745 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Horizons Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Horizons Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
New Horizons Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Horizons Elementary School often compared to?
New Horizons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Panther Run Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend New Horizons Elementary School?
745 students attend New Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Horizons Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Elementary School?
New Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Horizons Elementary School offer ?
New Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizons Elementary School part of?
New Horizons Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Yes my student attends new horizons special needs classes, and over the Christmas break, my daughter ask me why she and her friend was not allowed to attend a class project because she was told that there parents did not supply the material to do so? I or my wife was not inform that they were running low, we contribute enough and I know more then most parents do, because I talked to Mary my self, and she told me that my wife and I contribution were more then most parents. I would like to know why my daughter was not allowed to attend? Was this all because I needed a schedule change? I sure hope not!
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