10 Best Middle Schools in Palm Beach County

Being a preteen can be hard, even when living in beautiful, luxurious West Palm Beach. Sometimes, school can be the primary cause of stress and distress in a preteen's life: cliques, grades, high-stakes state standardized testing, big classes, budgets, and much more.

Luckily, Palm Beach not only has top-quality elementary schools and high schools, but it also has outstanding middle schools as well.

We have compiled a list of 10 of the best middle schools (public, charter, and private) in or around the West Palm Beach area based on score testing, academics, curriculum, teacher ratios, and extracurricular activities.

1. Bak Middle School of the Arts

This fine art middle school is one of the top-ranked schools in Palm Beach County. Students, on average, in Florida score around 50% on any subject in state testing. However, at Bak Middle School 95% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 96% scored at or above that level for reading. 

That’s a pretty challenging task to accomplish which speaks volumes for Bak Middle School.  Clearly, Bak Middle School fulfills its mission of “empowering students to have the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence to reach their potential in the arts, academics, and in life.”

  • Ranked 7th in the state
  • Ranked 1st in Palm Beach County
  • 15.9 student to teacher ration

 

2. The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach

The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach is a magnet school located in North Palm Beach, FL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach is 927 and the school serves PK-9. At The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach, 74% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 69% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 63%. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is the same as that of the district.

  • Ranked 2nd in The School District of Palm Beach County Middle Schools
  • 16:1 student to teacher ration
  • #12 in Florida Middle Schools

 

 

3. Western Academy Charter School

The student population of Western Academy Charter School is 521 and the school serves K-8. At Western Academy Charter School, located in Royal Palm Beach FL 90% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 85% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 51%. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, which is the same as that of the district.

  • #26 in Florida Middle Schools
  • #3 in The School District Of Palm Beach County Middle Schools
  • 90% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math

4. Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is ranked #35 in Florida Middle Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school.

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is a magnet school located in Boca Raton, FL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is 1,285 and the school serves 6-8. At Don Estridge High Tech Middle School, 92% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 86% scored at or above that level for reading.

  • #4 in The School District of Palm Beach County District Middle Schools
  • 18:1 student to teacher ratio
  • #16 in Florida Magnet Middle Schools

5. Wellington Landings Middle

At Wellington Landings Middle, 82% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 76% scored at or above that level for reading. Compared with the district, the school did better in math and better in reading, according to this metric. In The School District Of Palm Beach County, 54% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 61% tested at or above that level for math.

Wellington Landings Middle is a magnet school located in Wellington, FL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Wellington Landings Middle is 1,324 and the school serves 6-8.

  • 82% Math Proficiency and 76% Reading Proficiency 
  • 18:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
  • #5 in The School District Of Palm Beach County Middle Schools

 

6. Eagles Landing Middle School

At Eagles Landing Middle School, 79% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 72% scored at or above that level for reading. Compared with the district, the school did better in math and better in reading, according to this metric. In The School District Of Palm Beach County, 54% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 61% tested at or above that level for math.

Located in Boca Raton, FL the student population of Eagles Landing Middle School is 1,551 and the school serves 6-8.

  • #6 in The School District Of Palm Beach County Middle Schools
  • 18.1 student to teacher ratio
  • #34 in Florida Magnet Middle Schools

 

7. Loggers' Run Community Middle School

Loggers' Run Community Middle School is a magnet school located in Boca Raton, FL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Loggers' Run Community Middle School is 1,235 and the school serves 6-8. At Loggers' Run Community Middle School, 78% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 72% scored at or above that level for reading.

  • #7 in the School District of Palm Beach County
  • #123 in Florida Middle Schools
  • Student to teacher ratio 18:1

 

8. Polo Park Middle School

Polo Park Middle School is a magnet school located in Wellington, FL, which is in a large suburb setting. The student population of Polo Park Middle School is 1,238 and the school serves 6-8. At Polo Park Middle School, 78% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 72% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student population is made up of 43% female students and 57% male students. The school enrolls 39% of economically disadvantaged students. There are 66 equivalent full-time teachers and 2 full-time school counselors.

  • #8 in The School District of Palm Beach County District Middle Schools
  • #128 in Florida Middle Schools
  • Student teacher ratio 19:1

 

 9. Western Pines Community Middle

Western Pines Community Middle is a magnet school located in Royal Palm Beach, FL, which is in a fringe rural setting. The student population of Western Pines Community Middle is 1,143 and the school serves 6-8. At Western Pines Community Middle, 78% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 69% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 52%. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is worse than that of the district.

  • #9 in The School District Of Palm Beach County Middle Schools
  • #39 in Florida Magnet Middle Schools
  • 18:1 student to teacher ratio

 

10. Somerset Academy Boca Middle School

Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is a charter school located in Boca Raton, FL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Somerset Academy Boca Middle School is 65 and the school serves 6-8. At Somerset Academy Boca Middle School, 75% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 77% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 45%. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1, which is better than that of the district.

  • 77% at or above proficient level for Reading
  • 75% at or above proficient level for Math
  • 15:1 student teacher ratio

 

Conclusion

There’s no doubt that the teenage years are rough to get through.  We’ve all been there--confused, unsure where we fit in, trying to make friends, and making a few really dumb decisions along the way.  The right school can make all the difference.

Luckily, Palm Beach County has a lot to offer in this regard.  Now, not only can your preteen have the time of their life exploring and playing in the West Palm Beach area, but they can also love their education and be very successful at it.

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