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Best Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL has 24 public schools (2 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,882 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Palm Beach Gardens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The top high schools in Palm Beach Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William T. Dwyer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2206 Students
2. Palm Beach Gardens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2570 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The top middle schools in Palm Beach Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1166 Students
2. Watson B. Duncan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1157 Students
3. Osceola Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students
4. Howell L. Watkins Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students
5. John F. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The top elementary schools in Palm Beach Gardens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marsh Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students
2. Timber Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 825 Students
3. Pierce Hammock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
4. Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
5. Allamanda Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 630 Students
6. Jerry Thomas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 718 Students
7. Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1046 Students
8. Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 432 Students
9. Grove Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
10. Arthur I Meyer Jewish Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur I Meyer Jewish Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palm Beach Gardens, FL has a total population of 57,981 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Gardens, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palm Beach Gardens, 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 Gardens, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
How many schools are in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Palm Beach Gardens, FL has 24 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,882 students in total.
How do schools in Palm Beach Gardens perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Palm Beach Gardens score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Palm Beach Gardens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palm Beach Gardens?
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.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Palm Beach Gardens
12 of 12 schools in Palm Beach Gardens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 5C: 1D: 2
All 12 public schools we grade in Palm Beach Gardens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Allamanda Elementary School
- Marsh Pointe Elementary
- Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
- Timber Trace Elementary School
Other schools and academies (4)
- Franklin Academy Palm Beach Gardens
- Gardens School Of Technology Arts Inc
- Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
- Palm Beach Virtual Instruction Program
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.