About us

Educate Affirm Inspire Palm Beach County School District

Palm Beach County School District is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students (this number includes students that attend non-District operated Charter Schools) who speak 150 languages and dialects. The School District is the largest employer in Palm Beach County.

Mission

The mission of Palm Beach County School District is to educate, affirm, and inspire each student in an equity-embedded school system.

Vision

We envision...

Palm Beach County School District is an educational and working environment, where both students and staff are unimpeded by bias or discrimination. Individuals of all backgrounds and experiences are embraced, affirmed, and inspired. Each and every one will succeed and flourish.

Palm Beach County School District will take ownership for students’ academic mastery, emotional intelligence, and social-emotional needs by creating environments where students, families, staff, and communities will develop agency and voice.

A joy of learning is fostered in each student and a positive vision for their future is nurtured. Each student’s cultural heritage is valued and their physical, emotional, academic, and social needs are met.

...WE SEE YOU.

What’s Great About Palm Beach County Schools and Why We Are Your BEST Choice!

An A-Rated School District
Founded in 1909
10th largest school district in the nation
$5.9 billion budget
160,000 K-12 students in District-operated schools
13,000 Certified Teachers
183 District-operated schools
35.5 million meals served at District-operated schools
23,000 District employees
265 School Police Officers
96.7% 2025 graduation rate at District-operated schools
330+ Choice, Career & Technical education programs
197 countries or territories represented by District students
38 Dual Language Programs at District-operated Schools
$53,000 starting teacher salary
District schools offer instruction in several languages, such as:
- Chinese, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Japanese, and American Sign Language
Programs are offered through our Palm Beach Virtual School and at 28 Adult and Community Education sites, including our Adult Education Center and eight satellite locations