Public schools in Wellington, FL
13 open public schools with an address in Wellington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,828
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
9 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Wellington public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Wellington, FL: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,828 students, an average of 1,141 per school. The largest campus is Palm Beach Central High School (2,760 students), and the largest elementary school is Binks Forest Elementary School (1,246).
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 17.8:1, higher 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, 9 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 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 30% 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 Wellington
Elementary schools in Wellington
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binks Forest Elementary School Palm Beach | KG–05 | 1,246 | 15.9:1 | |
| Elbridge Gale Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 842 | 15.7:1 | |
| Equestrian Trails Elementary Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 834 | 15.3:1 | |
| New Horizons Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 745 | 13.8:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at Wellington Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 682 | 22:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Wellington K-8 Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 459 | 20.5:1 | |
| Wellington Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 897 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Wellington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Cove Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,221 | 18.1:1 | |
| Polo Park Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,122 | 17.8:1 | |
| Wellington Landings Middle Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,227 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Wellington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Central High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,760 | 19.4:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Wellington High School Palm Beach · Charter | 09–12 | 104 | 17.4:1 | |
| Wellington High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,689 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.6%
- Hispanic38%
- Black18.3%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Wellington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,828 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wellington
How many public schools are in Wellington, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Wellington: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 14,828 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wellington?
All listed public schools with an address in Wellington 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 Wellington?
Palm Beach Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wellington, with 2,760 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wellington?
Yes. 3 of the 13 public schools in Wellington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Charter School at Wellington, Somerset Academy Wellington High School, Somerset Academy Wellington K-8. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wellington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wellington public schools is 17.8:1, higher 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 Wellington 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.
Nearby Florida cities
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