For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,934 students in 33409, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33409, FL are Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches and Bear Lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33409 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33409, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33409, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Grades: K-8
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Hospital Homebound Instructional Services
Special Education School
1800 Osceola Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 366-6131
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
33409, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2161 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 616-7800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alternative Program South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 Lake Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 585-0892
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2895 N Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 649-6833
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
2636 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 615-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Florida Futures Academy South Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
8160 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 215-7551
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Gold Coast Community School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Grades: 6-10
| 79 students
1760 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 434-0996
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
North Area Elementary Transition School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4260 Westgate Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 687-6300
Grades: 3-5
| 3 students
Survivors Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1310 N Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 712-1800
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 712-1800
Grades: 10-12
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33409, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33409, FL include Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach, Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches and Bear Lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33409?
4 public middle schools are located in 33409.
What is the racial composition of students in 33409?
33409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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