Best middle schools in West Palm Beach (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in West Palm Beach, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
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- 187Bak Middle School of the ArtsWest Palm Beach · Public Middle95% Math proficiency · 1,246 students
- 249Roosevelt Middle SchoolWest Palm Beach · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 793 students
- 349Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School PalmWest Palm Beach · Charter Middle48% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 448Conniston Middle SchoolWest Palm Beach · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 1,153 students
- 548Palm Springs Middle SchoolWest Palm Beach · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 1,397 students
- 632Jeaga Middle SchoolWest Palm Beach · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 862 students
- 731Bear Lakes Middle SchoolWest Palm Beach · Public Middle35% Math proficiency · 841 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87.0 Top 5% | 95% Math proficiency | 1,246 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Middle School West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 793 |
| 3 | Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School Palm West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 48.5 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 4 | Conniston Middle School West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,153 |
| 5 | Palm Springs Middle School West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,397 |
| 6 | Jeaga Middle School West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 862 |
| 7 | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.5 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 841 |
Bak Middle School of the Arts in West Palm Beach leads the 2025 list of middle schools in West Palm Beach with a Success Index (US) of 87.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 6 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida middle schools rankings, every school on the West Palm Beach page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in West Palm Beach?
Bak Middle School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida ranks first among middle schools in West Palm Beach with a Success Index (US) of 87.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,246).
How are middle schools in West Palm Beach ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.