For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,057 students in 33460, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 246 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 33460, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33460, FL are North Grade K-8, South Grade Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33460 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33460, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33460, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Grade K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 N K St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9300
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9300
Grades: K-8
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
South Grade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
716 S K St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9400
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-9400
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highland Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-0500
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 202-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Barton Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 540-9100
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 540-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 1,147 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Worth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6300
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,612 students
33460, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acceleration Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
811 Lucerne Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 504-9482
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
128 N C St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 586-1993
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 586-1993
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6363
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6363
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
S. Area Middle School Of Choice (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1509 Barton Road
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6364
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 533-6364
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33460, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33460, FL include North Grade K-8, South Grade Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33460?
5 public schools are located in 33460.
What percentage of students in 33460 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 33460 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33460?
33460 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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