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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best West Palm Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 80 public schools serving 52,083 students in West Palm Beach, FL (there are 40 private schools, serving 7,937 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in West Palm Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
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 45% (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 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in West Palm Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Gr: K-8 | 1,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Everglades Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 Marginal Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-9500
Gr: K-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
956 Florida Mango Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 357-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
H. L. Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Crestwood Blvd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9300
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Golden Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5959 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11911 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 633-4400
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Western Pines Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5949 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 792-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Cypress Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
133 Park Rd N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 904-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1313.
Wynnebrook Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1167 Drexel Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 598-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Crestwood Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
64 Sparrow Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 753-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
South Olive Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7101 S Olive Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 202-0200
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Northboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 40th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
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
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
G-star School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2030 S Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 967-2023
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2121.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Grassy Waters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3550 N Jog Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 383-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 3rd St
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 494-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #2626.
Bodwell Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Pine Jog Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 656-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Palm Beach Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8499 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 304-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,760 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Berkshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 304-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Purdy Ln
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 432-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3232.
Okeeheelee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Pinehurst Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
(561) 434-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 822-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
U. B. Kinsey/palmview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 11th St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 671-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Seminole Trails Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4075 Willow Pond Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 598-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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?
80 public schools are located in West Palm Beach.
What percentage of students in West Palm Beach go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in West Palm Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Palm Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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