For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,432 students in 33409, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33409, FL are Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Worthington High School and Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33409 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33409, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33409, FL Public Middle 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.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in 33409, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33409, FL include Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Worthington High School and Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches.
How many public middle schools are located in 33409?
5 public middle schools are located in 33409.
What is the racial composition of students in 33409?
33409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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