Best High Schools in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL has 35 high schools with 36,599 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in West Palm Beach score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Palm Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students

2. Suncoast Community High School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1592 Students

3. Wellington High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2688 Students

4. Jupiter High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3087 Students

5. Palm Beach Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2980 Students

6. William T. Dwyer High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2206 Students

7. Seminole Ridge Community High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students

8. Forest Hill Community High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2407 Students

9. Slam Academy High School Palm Beach

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students

10. Royal Palm Beach High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2343 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL has 22 middle schools with 23,128 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in West Palm Beach score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Palm Beach greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bak Middle School Of The Arts

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1260 Students

2. Wellington Landings Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1230 Students

3. Independence Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1166 Students

4. Polo Park Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1156 Students

5. Western Pines Community Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 991 Students

6. Emerald Cove Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students

7. Jupiter Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1384 Students

8. Watson B. Duncan Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1157 Students

9. Osceola Creek Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 835 Students

10. Crestwood Community Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students

Best Elementary Schools in West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach, FL has 51 elementary schools with 25,045 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in West Palm Beach score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Palm Beach exceed expectations.

1. Beacon Cove Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 641 Students

2. Equestrian Trails Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 843 Students

3. Marsh Pointe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 835 Students

4. Frontier Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students

5. Elbridge Gale Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 915 Students

6. Everglades Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 888 Students

7. Pierce Hammock Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students

8. Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1013 Students

9. South Olive Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students

10. Meadow Park Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palm Beach • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 809 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Palm Beach, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

West Palm Beach, FL has a total population of 255,888 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Palm Beach, FL

84,951

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West Palm Beach, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

19.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Palm Beach, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Palm Beach, FL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,981 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Palm Beach, FL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations