Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Beach Public School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Beach Public School's student population of 361 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Beach Public School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Beach Public School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Beach Public School's ranking?
Palm Beach Public School is ranked #419 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Beach Public School often compared to?
Palm Beach Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Beach Public School?
361 students attend Palm Beach Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palm Beach Public School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Beach Public School?
Palm Beach Public School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Beach Public School offer ?
Palm Beach Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Beach Public School part of?
Palm Beach Public School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
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