For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,601 students in 33461, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 305 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 33461, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33461, FL are Pace Center For Girls, Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School and Palm Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33461 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33461, 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33461, FL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 S. Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Purdy Ln
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3500
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,230 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Davis Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3000
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 804-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,010 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset Academy Jfk Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4696 Davis Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 868-6100
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 868-6100
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Worth Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Barnett Dr
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 540-5500
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 540-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #66.
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3525 S Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
33461, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4200 Purdy Ln Bldg 50-104
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 649-6003
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 649-6003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4200 Purdy Ln Bldg 50
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 434-8714
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 434-8714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33461, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33461, FL include Pace Center For Girls, Clifford O Taylor/kirklane Elementary School and Palm Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33461?
6 public schools are located in 33461.
What percentage of students in 33461 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 33461 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33461?
33461 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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