Public schools in Boynton Beach, FL
24 open public schools with an address in Boynton Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
24
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,985
24 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
9
10 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Boynton Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 24 public schools in Boynton Beach, FL: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. The 24 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,985 students, an average of 749 per school. The largest campus is Boynton Beach Community High (1,559 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach (1,247).
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 15.6:1, 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 9 charter schools, 10 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 49% 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 Boynton Beach
Elementary schools in Boynton Beach
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Palm Beach · Charter | KG–05 | 229 | 13.5:1 | |
| Citrus Cove Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 1,137 | 15.8:1 | |
| Crosspointe Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 621 | 15.9:1 | |
| Crystal Lakes Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 785 | 15.4:1 | |
| Forest Park Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 613 | 15.1:1 | |
| Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 1,247 | 17.3:1 | |
| Freedom Shores Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 694 | 15.1:1 | |
| Galaxy Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 595 | 14.7:1 | |
| Hagen Road Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 745 | 13.3:1 | |
| Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 1,047 | 17.8:1 | |
| Poinciana STEM Elementary Magnet School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 430 | 14.3:1 | |
| Rolling Green Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 673 | 13.8:1 | |
| Sunset Palms Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 909 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Boynton Beach
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,079 | 15.4:1 | |
| Congress Community Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 845 | 14.3:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School Palm Beach · Charter | 06–08 | 597 | 34.1:1 | |
| South Tech Preparatory Academy Palm Beach · Charter · Career and Technical School | 06–08 | 529 | 18.9:1 | |
| West Boynton Middle School Palm Beach | 06–08 | 896 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Boynton Beach
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton Beach Community High Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–12 | 1,559 | 17.3:1 | |
| Career Academy of the Palm Beaches Palm Beach · Charter · Special Education School | 09–12 | 77 | 77:1 | |
| Quantum High School Palm Beach · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 435 | 48.3:1 | |
| RISE Academy Palm Beach · Alternative School | 06–12 | 78 | 7.1:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Canyons High School Palm Beach · Charter | 09–12 | 1,024 | 43.8:1 | |
| South Tech Academy Palm Beach · Charter | 09–12 | 1,141 | 20.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.5%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black43.7%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Boynton Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,985 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Boynton Beach
How many public schools are in Boynton Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 24 open public schools with a location address in Boynton Beach: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 17,985 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Boynton Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Boynton Beach 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 Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach Community High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Boynton Beach, with 1,559 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Boynton Beach?
Yes. 9 of the 24 public schools in Boynton Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ben Gamla-Palm Beach, Career Academy of the Palm Beaches, Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Boynton Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Boynton Beach public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Boynton Beach 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