Public schools in Lantana, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Lantana, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,958
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lantana public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Lantana, FL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,958 students, an average of 745 per school. The largest campus is Santaluces Community High (2,452 students), and the largest elementary school is Starlight Cove Elementary School (792).
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 15:1, 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 3 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% 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 Lantana
Elementary schools in Lantana
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 517 | 12.7:1 | |
| Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary Palm Beach · Charter | KG–05 | 579 | 15.1:1 | |
| Starlight Cove Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 792 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Lantana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 819 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Lantana
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Venture Charter School Palm Beach · Charter · Special Education School | 09–12 | 75 | 10.7:1 | |
| Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary Palm Beach · Charter | 06–12 | 438 | 19.5:1 | |
| Santaluces Community High Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,452 | 19.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lantana
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Palm School Palm Beach · Special Education School | PK–12 | 286 | 5.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.8%
- Hispanic44.3%
- Black41%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Lantana schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,958 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lantana
How many public schools are in Lantana, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Lantana: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,958 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lantana?
All listed public schools with an address in Lantana 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 Lantana?
Santaluces Community High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lantana, with 2,452 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lantana?
Yes. 3 of the 8 public schools in Lantana are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ed Venture Charter School, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary, Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lantana schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lantana public schools is 15:1, 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 Lantana 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