Education in the Palm Beaches

A variety of choices in Public, Private and Faith-Based Schools.

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Education in the Palm Beaches

Facts & Figures

Explore Palm Beach County, Florida's top tier educational options.

10th

Largest School District in the Nation and Rated A

#1

Public School District of the Year by Cambridge International

300

Total Schools in Palm Beach County

160

Schools are Private & Faith-Based

#1

Top Place for National Merit Scholars and Presidential Scholars

170,000

Students in 182 District-operated Schools

17

International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools

330

Innovative Choice, Career and Technical Education K-12 programs

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Congratulations, Palm Beach County Class of 2024!

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Find Your Commute

Transportation is available for the public School District of Palm Beach County, and readily available through most of the private and charter schools. If public transportation is needed, here are options throughout Palm Beach County:

  • Palm Tran – a bus transportation throughout the County with 31 routes.
  • Tri-Rail - A train system that connects the rider from South County to North via six stops.
  • Brightline - Highspeed train with stops in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and soon to be Palm Beach Gardens.
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Our Schools

With the 10th largest public school district in the country and nearly 300 private and faith-based schools, Palm Beach County has endless opportunities.

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Resources

An ever-expanding list of relevant resources for parents, students, and employers seeking information about education in Palm Beach County.

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Community Initiatives

Palm Beach County is a collaborative environment where industry and education align, resulting in talent that changes the world. Learn about community initiatives.

As an A-Rated public school district that's the 10th largest in the country, as well as 300 private and faith-based schools, Palm Beach County has endless opportunities.

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There are nearly 110 private and faith-based schools in Palm Beach County offering an array of educational opportunities for parents and students.

Private & Faith-Based K-12
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The School District of Palm Beach County is the 10th largest in the nation with 182 schools serving 170,000 students.

Public K-12
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There are more than 40 charter schools sponsored and administered through the School District of Palm Beach County. They are public schools, and the county school district's Charter Department provides academic, financial, operational, and technical assistance to them.

Charter K-12
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The exceptional quality of training and education at the colleges and universities in Palm Beach County results in high-quality, employment-focused workforce training and progressive professional education.

Colleges & Universities
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Explore specialized education for diverse needs in Palm Beach County by clicking here.

Special Needs
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Palm Beach County Business Magazine

The Education Issue

Palm Beach County Business magazine is recognized as the quarterly business portrait showcasing local influencers and news in the County, and releases a yearly education issue.

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News

Read about the extraordinary stories of students from our 300 schools, from public and private offerings.

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