For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 52,257 students in West Palm Beach, FL (there are 50 private schools, serving 9,848 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in West Palm Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West Palm Beach, FL are Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Palm Beach Virtual Franchise and Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Palm Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in West Palm Beach have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Palm Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,368 students
Rank: #44.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
Rank: #55.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 Marginal Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-9500
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-9500
Grades: K-5
| 847 students
Rank: #66.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #77.
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Crestwood Blvd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9300
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #88.
Golden Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5959 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9700
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9700
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #99.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
956 Florida Mango Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 805 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Park Rd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1111.
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11911 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 633-4400
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 633-4400
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #1313.
South Olive Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7101 S Olive Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 202-0200
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 202-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1414.
Wynnebrook Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1167 Drexel Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 598-7400
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 598-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #1515.
Northboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 40th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-1600
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
G-star School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2065 Prairie Rd Bldg J
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: #1818.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Purdy Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 432-2300
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 432-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 910 students
Rank: #1919.
Inlet Grove Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #2222.
Crestwood Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
64 Sparrow Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #2323.
Berkshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 304-2000
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 304-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2424.
Worthington High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 Worthington Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(407) 615-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #2525.
Palm Beach Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,841 students
Rank: #2626.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 3rd St
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 494-1300
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 494-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2727.
Pine Jog Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6315 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 656-5401
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 656-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: #2828.
Potentials Charter School
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) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Rank: #2929.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3030.
Grassy Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 N Jog Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 383-9000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 383-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: K-8
| 790 students
Rank: #3232.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #3333.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #3434.
Washington Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 W 30th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 494-1200
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 494-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #3535.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5801 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 202-0400
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 202-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
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West Palm Beach, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 98 students
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
673 Conniston Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 802-5406
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
9680 Fairgrounds Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-1280
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
7719 S Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(904) 859-4157
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
6901 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 540-2417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-10
| 79 students
3233 Commerce Place Suite C
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 312-0072
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
600 W 28th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
1601 N Tamarind Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 803-9001
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 881-4769
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 625-6918
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
901 Northpoint Pkwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 844-2173
Grades: K-7
| 114 students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 3 students
7071 Garden Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6014
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 649-6014
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
70 E 30th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-1292
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
3505 Shiloh Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 640-5025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4760
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
9482 Mac Arthur Blvd.,
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 366-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1100 45th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 840-3152
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 840-3152
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Palm Beach, FL?
The top ranked public schools in West Palm Beach, FL include Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Palm Beach Virtual Franchise and Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in West Palm Beach?
81 public schools are located in West Palm Beach.
What percentage of students in West Palm Beach go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in West Palm Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Palm Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Palm Beach include: Highridge Family Center vs. Bak Middle School Of The Arts, Seagull Academy vs. Potentials Charter School, Indian Ridge School vs. Ese Other Teaching Services
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