Palm Beach County School District operates 195 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Palm Beach County School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 200,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 195 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | — | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
About Palm Beach County School District
If you live in ZIP 33498 — Boca Raton, Florida in Palm Beach County — your assigned public schools are operated by Palm Beach County School District. Its 8/10 rating sits above the typical Florida district on the funding and enrollment measures NCES reports. The district operates 195 schools and serves roughly 200,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state). Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Palm Beach County School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $10,500 per year, placing it 11% above the Florida state average of approximately $9,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 195 schools, Palm Beach County School District operates as a major metropolitan district serving students from Pre-K–12th. The district enrolls approximately 200,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
Palm Beach County School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 8/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Palm Beach County School District earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Florida. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 33498
Children in zip code 33498 are assigned to Palm Beach County School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 33498, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Palm Beach County School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Florida districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Boca Raton
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Palm Beach County School District serves zip code 33498, homes in and around zip code 33498 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Florida, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Palm Beach County School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 33498.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Palm Beach County School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 33498 data.