Public schools in Belle Glade, FL
9 open public schools with an address in Belle Glade, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,758
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Belle Glade public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Belle Glade, FL: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,758 students, an average of 418 per school. The largest campus is Glades Central High School (979 students), and the largest elementary school is Gove Elementary School (691).
Every listed school belongs to Palm Beach. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Belle Glade
Elementary schools in Belle Glade
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Glade Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 548 | 14.1:1 | |
| Glade View Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 313 | 14.2:1 | |
| Gove Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–06 | 691 | 13.7:1 | |
| Pioneer Park Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 408 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Belle Glade
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 651 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Belle Glade
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Academy Palm Beach · Alternative School | 06–12 | 163 | 12.5:1 | |
| Educational Services Program-West Palm Beach · Alternative School | 05–12 | 5 | — | |
| Glades Central High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 979 | 21.1:1 | |
| Glades Construction Academy at West Tech Palm Beach · Career and Technical School | 08–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black59.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Belle Glade schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,758 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belle Glade
How many public schools are in Belle Glade, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Belle Glade: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 3,758 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belle Glade?
All listed public schools with an address in Belle Glade belong to Palm Beach. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Belle Glade?
Glades Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Belle Glade, with 979 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Belle Glade?
No school with an address in Belle Glade is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belle Glade schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belle Glade public schools is 14.1:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Belle Glade guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities