Public schools in Riviera Beach, FL
10 open public schools with an address in Riviera Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,942
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Riviera Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Riviera Beach, FL: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,942 students, an average of 494 per school. The largest campus is Suncoast Community High School (1,522 students), and the largest elementary school is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary (529).
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 2 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% 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 Riviera Beach
Elementary schools in Riviera Beach
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 529 | 15.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 397 | 13.9:1 | |
| Teen Parent Program - PK Palm Beach | PK–KG | 25 | — | |
| Washington Elementary Magnet School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 241 | 13.4:1 | |
| West Riviera Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 524 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Riviera Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 821 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Riviera Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet Grove Community High School Palm Beach · Charter | 06–12 | 714 | 18.8:1 | |
| Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy Palm Beach · Alternative School | 05–12 | 120 | 6.3:1 | |
| Suncoast Community High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,522 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Riviera Beach
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodwell Academy Palm Beach · Charter · Special Education School | PK–12 | 49 | 9.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.7%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black57.5%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Riviera Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,942 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Riviera Beach
How many public schools are in Riviera Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Riviera Beach: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,942 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Riviera Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Riviera 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 Riviera Beach?
Suncoast Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Riviera Beach, with 1,522 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Riviera Beach?
Yes. 2 of the 10 public schools in Riviera Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bodwell Academy, Inlet Grove Community High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Riviera Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Riviera 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 Riviera 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