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Education
Northern Palm Beach County offers an array of educational opportunities, from the nationally recognized, award-winning public school system to distinguished private schools and top-tier colleges and universities. Learners of all ages find our area to be the perfect place to start or continue their education.
As the 12th largest school district in the country and fourth largest in Florida, the Palm Beach County School District (PBCSD) maintains 183 schools throughout the county, with approximately 168,546 students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade during the 2008-09 school year.
The Palm Beach County School District is the only urban school system in the State to have earned an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education for four consecutive years (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) based on student performance on Florida's Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), with 109 schools earning A's. The district is recognized nationally in academics and operations, including having won numerous national awards for finance, budget and school construction.
Academically, Palm Beach County schools continue to lead nationally, according to Newsweek magazine's - The Top of the Class - 1,200 Top U.S. Schools (2008) list. Suncoast High School is the top high school in Florida and in the entire eastern United States. Three schools are in the top 100 high schools in America: Suncoast High School, Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts and Atlantic Community High School. Five schools are in the top 5 percent nationwide.
There are 593 National Board Certified teachers and more than 30,000 students attending over 100 career academies and choice programs. In addition to the dedicated teachers and strong administrative and support staff, the PBCSD is grateful to the over 32,500 volunteers and 533 business partners who donate their time and resources for the benefit of our students and community.
For the student in all of us, there are 26 community schools throughout the county as well as the Adult Education Center in West Palm Beach that provide adult education programs and classes to residents each year.
Palm Beach County School District
3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach
| School District Office |
(561) 434-8000 |
| North County Office |
(561) 494-1500 |
| Board Minutes Office |
(561) 434-8139 |
| Public Affairs |
(561) 434-8228 |
| Choice/Magnet Programs |
(561) 434-8755 |
| Exceptional Student Education |
(561) 434-8626 |
| School Boundaries |
(561) 434-8100 |
| Charter Schools |
(561) 434-7460 |
| After-School Programs |
(561) 434-8821 |
PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Students entering Kindergarten must have reached the age of 5 on or before September 1 of the year they enroll. For those students who transfer into the district from schools outside of the state of Florida, the district honors the entry age of those states. To register your child for school in Palm Beach County you will need:
- Proof of age
- School records (if any)
- Up-to-date immunization records
- Proof of physical examination within the last year
- Two proofs of residency
HIGHER EDUCATION
Barry University School of Adult and Continuing Education
9123 North Military Trail, Suite 206
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-9300
www.barry.edu/ace
Florida Atlantic University
John D. MacArthur Campus
5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter
(561) 799-8500
www.fau.edu/jupiter
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) offers a range of degree programs at its Abacoa campus. First-rate academics and facilities combined with low state tuition make FAU an ideal choice. The campus hosts faculty from six of FAU's nine colleges and is home to some of its most prestigious organizations and facilities.
Lincoln College of Technology & Florida Culinary Institute
2410 Metrocentre Blvd., West Palm Beach
(561) 842-8324
www.lincolncollegeoftechnology.com
www.floridaculinary.com
Since 1982, Lincoln College of Technology (formerly New England Tech) and Florida Culinary Institute have been a major part of the West Palm Beach community. Through 20 different educational curricula, Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) ranks as one of the nation's finest career training institutions.
Northwood University - Florida Campus
2600 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
(561) 478-5500
(800) 458-8325
www.northwood.edu
Northwood University's 90-acre West Palm Beach campus offers modern residential complexes, recreational facilities and intercollegiate sports facilities. Educating entrepreneurs of the future, Northwood specializes in business management with a focus on a variety of business-related specialty and functional disciplines. The university is a private, nonprofit, fully accredited institution.
Palm Beach Atlantic University
901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
(561) 803-2000
www.pba.edu
Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is a comprehensive Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with campuses in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Wellington. PBA offers over 60 undergraduate degrees, master's programs in business administration, counseling psychology and organizational leadership, as well as a professional degree in pharmacy.
Palm Beach Community College At Palm Beach Gardens
3160 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens
(561) 624-PBCC
(866) 576-PBCC
www.pbcc.edu
Palm Beach Community College (PBCC) at Palm Beach Gardens offers associate degrees in the arts and sciences as well as occupational certificates and continuing education. PBCC at Palm Beach Gardens is home to the college's Associate of Science programs in biotechnology, horticulture, respiratory therapy, radiography, sonography and legal assisting.
Strayer University
11025 RCA Center Drive
Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 904-3011
www.strayer.edu
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
| Adult Education Center |
(561) 640-5074 |
| Dale Carnegie Training |
(561) 624-3660 |
| Huntington Learning Center |
(561) 627-7114 |
| LearningRX |
(561) 625-8061 |
| Palm Beach County School District - North Area |
(561) 494-1500 |
| Proactive Training and Consulting |
(561) 683-8145 |
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