Best Schools in Palm Beach County, FL
Palm Beach County, FL has 351 public schools (51 high, 37 middle, 196 elementary) serving 222,018 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Palm Beach County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palm Beach County, FL
The top high schools in Palm Beach County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students
2. Suncoast Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1592 Students
3. Spanish River Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2578 Students
4. West Boca Raton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2271 Students
5. Wellington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2688 Students
6. Jupiter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3087 Students
7. Park Vista Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3191 Students
8. South Tech Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
9. Boca Raton Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2973 Students
10. William T. Dwyer High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palm Beach County, FL
The top middle schools in Palm Beach County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bak Middle School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1260 Students
2. Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1268 Students
3. Somerset Academy Boca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
4. Independence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1166 Students
5. Polo Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1156 Students
6. Loggers' Run Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
7. Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1387 Students
8. Wellington Landings Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1230 Students
9. Western Pines Community Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students
10. Omni Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1128 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palm Beach County, FL
The top elementary schools in Palm Beach County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morikami Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 802 Students
2. Jupiter Farms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
3. Marsh Pointe Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
4. Addison Mizner School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1093 Students
5. Equestrian Trails Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 843 Students
6. Sunrise Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1074 Students
7. Waters Edge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
8. Binks Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1147 Students
9. Beacon Cove Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 641 Students
10. Panther Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 787 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palm Beach County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palm Beach County, FL has a total population of 1,492,191 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palm Beach County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Palm Beach County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palm Beach County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palm Beach County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Palm Beach County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palm Beach County, FL
How many schools are in Palm Beach County, FL?
Palm Beach County, FL has 351 public schools: 51 high schools, 37 middle schools and 196 elementary schools, serving 222,018 students in total.
How do schools in Palm Beach County perform on state tests?
On average, 351 schools in Palm Beach County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Palm Beach County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palm Beach County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Palm Beach County, FL
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- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Palm Beach County
20 places in Palm Beach County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (20)
- West Palm Beach (39)
- Boca Raton (25)
- Boynton Beach (21)
- Lake Worth (15)
- Greenacres (10)
- Palm Beach Gardens (10)
- Riviera Beach (10)
- Wellington (10)
- Jupiter (9)
- Delray Beach (8)
- Lantana (8)
- Belle Glade (7)
- Royal Palm Beach (7)
- Loxahatchee (6)
- Palm Springs (4)
- Pahokee (3)
- Canal Point (1)
- Lake Park (1)
- Palm Beach (1)
- South Bay (1)
School districts (1)
- Palm Beach (223 schools)