For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 361 students in Palm Beach, FL (there are , serving 963 private students). 27% of all K-12 students in Palm Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Palm Beach, FL is Palm Beach Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Beach, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Palm Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palm Beach, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Beach Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 Cocoanut Row
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 822-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palm Beach, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Palm Beach, FL include Palm Beach Public School.
How many public schools are located in Palm Beach?
1 public schools are located in Palm Beach.
What percentage of students in Palm Beach go to public school?
27% of all K-12 students in Palm Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Beach?
Palm Beach public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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