District Overview
Headquartered at 3300 Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida, the Palm Beach public school district serves as a vibrant educational anchor for families across South Florida. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within the expansive suburban landscape of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, the district manages 234 operational schools offering continuous academic pathways from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Currently serving nearly 190,000 enrolled students, the system reflects a richly diverse student body comprising significant Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial student populations. This comprehensive reach ensures that learners at every stage—from early childhood development through high school preparation—have access to inclusive educational opportunities within their local community.

To support this large student body, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce of over 46,000 full-time equivalent employees. This team features more than 23,000 dedicated full-time teachers working alongside approximately 1,700 instructional aides and over 21,000 support staff members who oversee daily operations, transportation, facilities, and student services. For parents evaluating local educational options, students preparing for their academic futures, and researchers studying large-scale public school infrastructure, the district provides a well-resourced learning ecosystem. Additional information regarding district programs, administrative services, and community initiatives can be accessed through their central office or online at palmbeachschools.org.
234
Total Schools
189,634
Total Students
23,095.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BEACH
Demographic Student Count
White51,854
Hispanic72,585
Black53,045
Asian5,673
Two or More5,170
American Indian1,050
Pacific Islander257
  • Hispanic
    72,585 (38.3%)
  • Black
    53,045 (28.0%)
  • White
    51,854 (27.3%)
  • Asian
    5,673 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    5,170 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    1,050 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    257 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PALM BEACH
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary133
Middle38
High51
Other21
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:54 Charter Schools
Number of schools:234
Students:189,634*
Teachers (FTE):23,095.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in PALM BEACH
Found 243 Schools
Charter School 96 Students
Charter School 229 Students
Elementary School K - 5th