Palm Beach Public School in Top Ten Percent of Schools Statewide

Congratulations to Palm Beach Public School, which ranked 172 out of the state's 1,795 elementary schools in 2011! For the third year in a row, the school also earned an 'A' rating. Ranking in the top ten percent is an excellent achievement and is one that makes living in Palm Beach (or in the neighborhoods in West Palm Beach that can send their children to Palm Beach Public School) even more attractive.

In addition to the excellent teachers and administration, the students also benefit from a tutoring program that began in the late 1990s. The program pairs students with 30 tutors on the island that teach math and reading skills once or twice per week. Many of the tutors are professionals or retired teachers.

The Palm Beach Country Club also funds an after-school program that focuses on different subjects. This year's subject is visual arts, which encompasses drawing, computer art, chess and the fine art of clowning. It is wonderful to see that the community has taken such an interest in the children's education and that their education, in addition to being top-nothc, is inclusive of the arts and culture.