Palm Beach School District

3300 Forest Hill Blvd # C-316
West Palm Beach, FL 33406-5869
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Palm Beach School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public charter schools serving 22,794 students in Palm Beach School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Palm Beach School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
240 Schools
786 Schools
# Students
190,779 Students
384,820 Students
# Teachers
11,240 Teachers
18,337 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Palm Beach School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#23 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Palm Beach  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Beach  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palm Beach  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palm Beach  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Palm Beach  School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.68
# American Indian Students
1,116 Students
1,012 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5,809 Students
11,024 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
71,659 Students
175,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
46%
# Black Students
52,299 Students
72,077 Students
% Black Students
27%
19%
# White Students
54,432 Students
111,415 Students
% White Students
28%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
274 Students
670 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,190 Students
12,728 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,683
1,688
# Students in K Grade:
13,045
33,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
13,628
33,589
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,613
32,941
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14,973
33,260
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,258
30,413
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,608
31,230
# Students in 6th Grade:
14,865
38,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
14,488
36,061
# Students in 8th Grade:
14,604
33,854
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,587
20,326
# Students in 10th Grade:
15,517
19,282
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,005
18,813
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,905
21,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,386 is higher than the state median of $11,953. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,222 is higher than the state median of $11,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,745 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Palm Beach  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,523 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Palm Beach  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,386
$11,953
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Palm Beach  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,222
$11,607
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Palm Beach  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Palm Beach School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd Ste
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-4123
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Boca East
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
333 Sw 4th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 393-1091
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Grades: K-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #55.
Ben Gamla-palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8600 S Jog Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 742-8017
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9385 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 732-8252
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #77.
Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 High Ridge Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 585-1189
Grades: K-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #88.
G-star School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #99.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9085 Happy Hollow Rd
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 708-4548
Grades: K-8
| 168 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy For Positive Learning
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2405 Mercer Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 585-6104
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Inlet Grove Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9385 Boynton Beach Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33472
(561) 732-8252
Grades: 9-12
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1313.
Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9153 Roan Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 290-7661
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #1414.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6250 N Military Tr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 540-8110
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1515.
Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6300 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 649-0004
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #1616.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Academy Wellington K-8
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Wellington Trace
Wellington, FL 33414
(305) 669-2906
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1818.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students
Rank: #1919.
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525
Grades: K-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #2020.
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7882 S Military Trl
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 767-4700
Grades: K-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #2121.
Renaissance Charter School At Wellington
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 S State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 472-5412
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #2222.
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6696 S Military Tr
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 209-7106
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #2323.
South Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6161 W. Woolbright Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 369-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #2424.
Renaissance Charter School At Cypress
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8151 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 282-5860
Grades: K-8
| 817 students
Rank: #2525.
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 369-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Academy Lakes
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 Summit Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 641-4449
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2727.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Old Congress Ave Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #2828.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #2929.
Slam Boca
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22500 Hammock St
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 299-6969
Grades: 6-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #3030.
Renaissance Charter School At Palms West
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12031 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
(561) 214-6782
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3131.
Renaissance Charter School At Summit
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
Grades: K-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #3232.
Quantum High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 293-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #3333.
Olympus International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8411 W Palmetto Park Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33433
(561) 900-5323
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #3434.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 240 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 190,779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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