Serving 963 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Better People, Every Day
School Rankings
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1678 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
38%
Black
36%
21%
White
27%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens's ranking?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is ranked #1678 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
963 students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens offer ?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens part of?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is part of Palm Beach School District.
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