They include alternative schools, schools with religious affiliation, academic academies, prep schools, independent schools, music- and art-oriented academies, Montessori education, and many others.

It is ranked among the best school districts in both the state and the nation, and was rated ``A`` by the Florida Department of Education for eight consecutive years – the only urban district in the state with this distinction.

Charter schools' guiding principles include meeting high standards of student achievement while providing parents flexibility to choose among diverse educational opportunities within the state's public school system, while promoting enhanced academic success and financial efficiency by aligning responsibility with accountability.

It also offers opportunities for enrichment designed to meet the changing needs of a diverse community. There are dozens of institutions of higher learning offering everything from technical certifications to doctorate degrees, as well as dozens of vocational and technical institutions.

Palm Beach County offers a number of education opportunities for children with special needs from birth to age 22. The School District of Palm Beach County has an innovative Exceptional Student Education program through their public schools, and there are a number of charter and private schools which offer an array of specialized education programs.