Public schools in Lake Worth, FL
17 open public schools with an address in Lake Worth, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
20,760
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
8 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lake Worth public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Lake Worth, FL: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 20,760 students, an average of 1,221 per school. The largest campus is Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students), and the largest elementary school is Manatee Elementary School (1,268).
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 17.1:1, similar to 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 2 charter schools, 8 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% 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 Lake Worth
Elementary schools in Lake Worth
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 1,185 | 17.1:1 | |
| Coral Reef Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 978 | 16:1 | |
| Discovery Key Elementary School Palm Beach | KG–05 | 1,032 | 15.7:1 | |
| Hidden Oaks K-8 Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–08 | 835 | 17:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 976 | 14.4:1 | |
| Indian Pines Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 566 | 13.7:1 | |
| Manatee Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 1,268 | 17.1:1 | |
| North Grade K-8 Palm Beach · Magnet | KG–08 | 769 | 16.7:1 | |
| Panther Run Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 794 | 15.3:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 764 | 18.6:1 | |
| Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 515 | 18.8:1 | |
| South Grade Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 624 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Lake Worth
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Community Middle Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,136 | 17.9:1 | |
| Woodlands Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,307 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Lake Worth
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School Palm Beach | 09–12 | 2,541 | 21.7:1 | |
| Lake Worth High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,589 | 17.9:1 | |
| Park Vista Community High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,881 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.2%
- Hispanic43.7%
- Black25.1%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Lake Worth schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (20,760 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lake Worth
How many public schools are in Lake Worth, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Lake Worth: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 20,760 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lake Worth?
All listed public schools with an address in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth?
Park Vista Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lake Worth, with 2,881 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lake Worth?
Yes. 2 of the 17 public schools in Lake Worth are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm, Somerset Academy the Dr. Bernard Kimmel Campus. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lake Worth schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lake Worth public schools is 17.1:1, similar to 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 Lake Worth 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