Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
An Adventure Awaits!
School Rankings
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2974 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
38%
Black
33%
21%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is ranked #2974 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Lakes Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School?
579 students attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School offer ?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School part of?
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
It badly need improvements with their employees. Most staff are good but the nurse... I don't even know if she's qualified. A rash that subsided needs 911? In the information of the child it states skin asthma and allergies, it's not even anaphylactic reaction just a simple rash in the arm that subsided immediately & is considered a dangerous sotuation and need the kids to be pulled out from class?
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