How Florida grades schools
The Florida Department of Education grades each school from A to F based on the share of possible points it earns. Points come from state test results, learning gains, science and social studies scores, acceleration and, for high schools, graduation rates. The School District of Palm Beach County kept its A grade for 2025-26, and 143 district-operated schools, or 84%, earned an A or B.
The cut-offs differ by level. For 2025-26, an elementary school needed 62% of points for an A, a middle school 64% and a high or combination school 65%. The percentage is more useful than the letter when you compare two A schools, so it is shown in the tables below.
Elementary school grades
Every elementary school in the table earned an A for 2025-26 except J.C. Mitchell, which has held a B since 2022. Boca Raton Elementary moved from B to A two years ago, according to local reporting.
| School | Grades | ZIP | 2026 grade | 2025 grade | Points earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake Elementary | PK-5 | 33431 | A | A | 81% |
| Sunrise Park Elementary | PK-5 | 33498 | A | A | 79% |
| Waters Edge Elementary | PK-5 | 33428 | A | A | 77% |
| Calusa Elementary | PK-5 | 33496 | A | A | 76% |
| Del Prado Elementary | KG-5 | 33433 | A | A | 76% |
| Boca Raton Elementary | PK-5 | 33432 | A | A | 73% |
| Sandpiper Shores Elementary | PK-5 | 33498 | A | A | 70% |
| Whispering Pines Elementary | KG-5 | 33496 | A | A | 70% |
| Coral Sunset Elementary | PK-5 | 33428 | A | A | 68% |
| Hammock Pointe Elementary | PK-5 | 33433 | A | A | 66% |
| J.C. Mitchell Elementary | PK-5 | 33431 | B | B | 61% |
Blue Lake Elementary
The top-scoring elementary school at 81% of points, with an A in both 2025 and 2026. Its address is in 33431, where Zillow's typical home value was $642,114.
Sunrise Park and Waters Edge
Sunrise Park (79%) in 33498 and Waters Edge (77%) in 33428 are the next highest, both in west Boca, where much of the housing is in gated communities.
J.C. Mitchell Elementary
The only elementary school in the table without an A, J.C. Mitchell earned 61%, one point short of the 62% A cut-off, and has held a B since 2022.
Middle and K-8 school grades
All Boca Raton middle and K-8 schools earned an A. Don Estridge High Tech Middle is a district choice school, so admission is through an application rather than your address.
| School | Grades | ZIP | 2026 grade | 2025 grade | Points earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Estridge High Tech Middle (choice) | 6-8 | 33431 | A | A | 86% |
| Addison Mizner School | PK-8 | 33486 | A | A | 84% |
| Verde K-8 | KG-8 | 33431 | A | A | 75% |
| Eagles Landing Middle | 6-8 | 33498 | A | A | 74% |
| Omni Middle | 6-8 | 33496 | A | A | 73% |
| Loggers' Run Community Middle | 6-8 | 33428 | A | A | 72% |
| Boca Raton Community Middle | 6-8 | 33486 | A | A | 69% |
Don Estridge High Tech Middle
The top middle school at 86%, but it is a choice school, so you apply rather than being zoned to it.
Addison Mizner School
A PK-8 school in 33486 that earned 84%, the highest of the zoned middle-grade schools in the table.
High school grades
Olympic Heights Community High dropped from A to B for 2025-26 after two years at A. Boca Raton Community High and Spanish River have held an A for at least five years. A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High is a lab school run by Florida Atlantic University, and it is open to students across the district by application.
| School | Grades | ZIP | 2026 grade | 2025 grade | Points earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High | KG-12 | 33431 | A | A | 92% |
| Spanish River Community High | 6-12 | 33496 | A | A | 81% |
| West Boca Raton High | 9-12 | 33498 | A | A | 77% |
| Boca Raton Community High | 9-12 | 33486 | A | A | 73% |
| Olympic Heights Community High | 9-12 | 33434 | B | A | 63% |
Charter schools are graded too. Somerset Academy Boca East (73%) and Somerset Academy Boca Middle (82%) both earned an A for 2025-26. Charter admission is by application, not zoning.
A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High
The highest score in the city at 92%. It is a lab school run by Florida Atlantic University, open by application across the district, not by address.
Spanish River Community High
The top zoned district high school at 81%, with an address in 33496. Spanish River has held an A for at least five years.
West Boca Raton High and Boca Raton Community High
West Boca Raton High (77%) in 33498 and Boca Raton Community High (73%) in 33486 both earned an A.
Olympic Heights Community High
Olympic Heights, at 20101 Lyons Road, dropped from A to B with 63%, just under the 65% A cut-off for high schools. Local reporting in May 2026 noted residents' concerns about added strain on schools from new homes approved across Lyons Road, so ask the district about any planned boundary changes.
School choice, magnet and charter options
District choice programs
The district says any student can apply to any available choice program in the county, whatever their zoned school. All choice and career academy programs use a lottery. For the 2027-28 school year, the application window runs October 8 to December 4, 2026, and you need a Palm Beach County student ID, which can be requested from September 8 to December 4, 2026. Choice transportation is available in set zones, so check it before you count on a program across town.
Charter schools
Charter schools are public and graded by the state. Somerset Academy Boca East (73%) and Somerset Academy Boca Middle (82%) both earned an A for 2025-26. Admission is by application, not zoning, so a home's address doesn't guarantee a place.
Lab school
A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High admits students from across the district by application. Ask the school directly for its application dates.
How to check which school a home is zoned for
Step by step
- Enter the full street address in the district's Find My School tool. Don't rely on the school names in a listing.
- Check for pending changes. The district reviews attendance zones every year through its Advisory Boundary Committee, and it held rezoning workshops for 2025-26.
- Call the school's registrar if a home sits near a boundary, and ask what proof of address they need.
A Boca Raton mailing address does not always mean the home is inside city limits, and ZIP codes do not match school zones. Treat the ZIP table below as a price guide only.
Put it in writing
Ask the listing agent for the zoned schools, confirm them with the district tool, and keep a dated screenshot with your contract file.
Home prices by school ZIP code
This table matches Zillow's August 2026 typical home value for each ZIP with the graded public schools whose street address is in that ZIP. A school's address does not define its attendance zone, so use it to set a budget, then check zoning address by address.
| ZIP | Zillow typical value, Aug 2026 | 1-year change | Graded public schools with an address in this ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33428 | $493,826 | +1.4% | Coral Sunset, Waters Edge, Loggers' Run |
| 33431 | $642,114 | +4.1% | Blue Lake, J.C. Mitchell, Verde K-8, Don Estridge, A.D. Henderson |
| 33432 | $1,069,242 | +6.4% | Boca Raton Elementary |
| 33433 | $463,008 | +0.8% | Del Prado, Hammock Pointe |
| 33434 | $254,999 | +5.7% | Olympic Heights |
| 33486 | $758,118 | +6.4% | Addison Mizner, Boca Raton Community Middle and High |
| 33496 | $1,053,347 | +13.2% | Calusa, Whispering Pines, Omni, Spanish River |
| 33498 | $803,070 | +5.5% | Sandpiper Shores, Sunrise Park, Eagles Landing, West Boca Raton High |
Values within a ZIP vary widely between condos and single-family homes. For more on each area, see Boca Raton ZIP codes, Boca Raton neighborhoods and the Boca Raton housing market.
Using school grades when you buy
A letter grade is a one-year summary. Look at several years of grades and the points percentage, then visit the school and ask about class sizes, programs and transport. Grades can change year to year, as Olympic Heights shows.
If schools are part of your search, we can introduce you to a local agent who can match homes to the zones you want. If you are moving from out of state, start with the Boca Raton relocation guide.
Common questions
What is the best high school in Boca Raton?+
By Florida's 2025-26 points, A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High scored highest at 92%, but admission is by application. Among zoned district high schools, Spanish River Community High earned 81%, West Boca Raton High 77% and Boca Raton Community High 73%, all grade A. Olympic Heights earned a B with 63%.
How do I find out which school a Boca Raton home is zoned for?+
Enter the full address in the School District of Palm Beach County's Find My School tool. The district reviews attendance boundaries every year through its Advisory Boundary Committee, so check for pending changes and confirm with the school's registrar if a home is near a boundary. Don't rely on ZIP codes or listing descriptions.
Are Palm Beach County schools A rated?+
Yes. The Florida Department of Education gave the School District of Palm Beach County an A for 2025-26, and 143 district-operated schools, or 84%, earned an A or B. In the Boca Raton and West Boca area, local reporting found 21 of 23 public schools earned an A.
When do I apply for school choice programs in Palm Beach County?+
For the 2027-28 school year, the district's choice application window runs October 8 to December 4, 2026. You need a Palm Beach County student ID first, which can be requested from September 8 to December 4, 2026. Places are filled by lottery, and any student can apply regardless of their zoned school.
What is the best elementary school in Boca Raton?+
By Florida's 2025-26 points, Blue Lake Elementary scored highest among Boca Raton elementary schools at 81%, followed by Sunrise Park at 79% and Waters Edge at 77%, all grade A. Every elementary school in the table earned an A except J.C. Mitchell, which earned a B with 61%. Check which school an address is zoned for before you rely on a ranking.
Are charter schools in Boca Raton graded?+
Yes. Florida grades charter schools the same way as district schools. For 2025-26, Somerset Academy Boca East earned an A with 73% of points and Somerset Academy Boca Middle earned an A with 82%. Admission is by application rather than by address, so living nearby doesn't guarantee a place. Ask each school about its application dates and waitlist.
Sources
- Florida Department of Education: Florida School Accountability Reports
- Florida Department of Education: 2025-26 School Grades (Excel)
- TAPinto Boca Raton: Boca Raton and West Boca Public Schools Post Near-Perfect A Grades for 2025-26
- Boca Raton Tribune: Here's how Palm Beach County School District earned top grade
- NCES Common Core of Data: Public schools in Boca Raton, FL
- School District of Palm Beach County: Find My School
- School District of Palm Beach County: Student Enrollment and Demographics
- School District of Palm Beach County: School Choice
- Zillow Research: Home Value Index and market data, August 2026
- Hoodline: GL Homes lines Lyons Road with nearly 1,000 homes (May 2026)
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