For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,718 students in 33461, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33461, FL are Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus, Pace Center For Girls and Lake Worth Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33461 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33461, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33461, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1640 S Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 472-1990
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Lake Worth Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3525 S Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 623-6935
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33461, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33461, FL include Somerset Academy The Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus, Pace Center For Girls and Lake Worth Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33461?
4 public middle schools are located in 33461.
What is the racial composition of students in 33461?
33461 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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