Public schools in West Palm Beach, FL
54 open public schools with an address in West Palm Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
54
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
35,668
53 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
11
24 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of West Palm Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 54 public schools in West Palm Beach, FL: 29 elementary, 7 middle, 13 high, 5 combined or other. The 53 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 35,668 students, an average of 673 per school. The largest campus is Palm Beach Lakes High School (2,809 students), and the largest elementary school is Berkshire Elementary School (1,076).
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 11 charter schools, 24 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 14 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 16 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 West Palm Beach
Elementary schools in West Palm Beach
29| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 467 | 14:1 | |
| Benoist Farms Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 430 | 13.9:1 | |
| Berkshire Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 1,076 | 15.6:1 | |
| Bridge Prep Academy of Palm Beach Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches Palm Beach · Charter · Special Education School | PK–08 | 92 | 9.2:1 | |
| Egret Lake Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 547 | 15.7:1 | |
| Everglades Elementary Palm Beach | KG–05 | 818 | 17.8:1 | |
| Forest Hill Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 953 | 14:1 | |
| Golden Grove Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 956 | 17.7:1 | |
| Grassy Waters Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 705 | 17.4:1 | |
| Grove Park Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 656 | 16:1 | |
| Hope-Centennial Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 802 | 16.5:1 | |
| Meadow Park Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 813 | 13.8:1 | |
| Melaleuca Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | KG–05 | 664 | 16:1 | |
| Northboro Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 728 | 14.7:1 | |
| Northmore Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 710 | 18.7:1 | |
| Palmetto Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 508 | 12.5:1 | |
| Pine Jog Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 817 | 15.4:1 | |
| Pleasant City Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 315 | 15.1:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at Cypress Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 728 | 18.2:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at Summit Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 985 | 16.7:1 | |
| Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 1,014 | 15.4:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 315 | 15.8:1 | |
| Seminole Trails Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 683 | 14.9:1 | |
| South Olive Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 504 | 13.6:1 | |
| U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 496 | 17.7:1 | |
| West Gate Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 767 | 13.8:1 | |
| Westward Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 512 | 13.1:1 | |
| Wynnebrook Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 629 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in West Palm Beach
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bak Middle School of the Arts Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,246 | 17.3:1 | |
| Bear Lakes Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 841 | 17:1 | |
| Conniston Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,153 | 15.6:1 | |
| Jeaga Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 862 | 17.2:1 | |
| Palm Springs Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,397 | 16.3:1 | |
| Roosevelt Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 793 | 13.9:1 | |
| Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School Palm Palm Beach · Charter | 06–08 | 324 | 21:1 |
High schools in West Palm Beach
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School of the Arts Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,352 | 18.6:1 | |
| Believers Academy Palm Beach · Charter · Special Education School | 08–12 | 96 | 12:1 | |
| Educational Services Program-East Palm Beach · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | — | |
| Ese Other Teaching Services Palm Beach · Special Education School | 06–12 | 121 | 15.1:1 | |
| Florida Futures Academy Palm Beach · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 129 | 23.5:1 | |
| Forest Hill Community High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,923 | 17.6:1 | |
| G-Star School of the Arts Palm Beach · Charter | 06–12 | 710 | 15.1:1 | |
| Palm Beach County Jail Palm Beach · Alternative School | 06–12 | 14 | 2.3:1 | |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,809 | 21.8:1 | |
| Slam Academy High School Palm Beach Palm Beach · Charter | 09–12 | 309 | 20.2:1 | |
| Turning Points Academy Palm Beach · Alternative School | 06–12 | 97 | 8.1:1 | |
| William T. Dwyer High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,163 | 17.9:1 | |
| Worthington High School Palm Beach · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 485 | 69.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Palm Beach
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Program Central Palm Beach · Alternative School | 04–12 | 12 | 12:1 | |
| Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services Palm Beach · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Highridge Family Center Palm Beach · Alternative School | 03–12 | 18 | 3.6:1 | |
| Indian Ridge School Palm Beach · Special Education School | KG–12 | 73 | 2.9:1 | |
| Palm Beach Regional Detention Center Palm Beach · Alternative School | 04–12 | 51 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.2%
- Hispanic45.4%
- Black34.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 51 West Palm Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (35,668 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Palm Beach
How many public schools are in West Palm Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 54 open public schools with a location address in West Palm Beach: 29 elementary, 7 middle, 13 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 35,668 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Palm Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in West Palm 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 West Palm Beach?
Palm Beach Lakes High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Palm Beach, with 2,809 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Palm Beach?
Yes. 11 of the 54 public schools in West Palm Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Believers Academy, Bridge Prep Academy of Palm Beach, Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Palm Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Palm 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 West Palm 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