For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,328 students in 33409, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,463 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 33409, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33409, FL are Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Worthington High School and Florida Futures Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33409 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33409, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33409, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 76% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Florida Futures Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
West Gate Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Loxahatchee Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 684-7100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 684-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Bear Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Special Education School
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33409, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33409, FL include Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Worthington High School and Florida Futures Academy.
How many public schools are located in 33409?
7 public schools are located in 33409.
What percentage of students in 33409 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 33409 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33409?
33409 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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