Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33436

Summary:

The 33436 zip code area of Boynton Beach, Florida is home to two elementary schools: Citrus Cove Elementary School and Freedom Shores Elementary School. While both schools serve the same geographic area, they exhibit stark differences in academic performance, student demographics, and overall school ratings.

Citrus Cove Elementary School emerges as the stronger performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Palm Beach elementary schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts higher test scores across most grade levels and subject areas, outpacing both district and state averages. In contrast, Freedom Shores Elementary School lags behind, with test scores well below the district and state benchmarks, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The disparity in academic performance between the two schools is further compounded by their student demographics. Citrus Cove Elementary School has a more balanced racial and ethnic composition, while Freedom Shores Elementary School serves a majority Hispanic and African American student population. This suggests that factors beyond just geographic location, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student demographics, play a crucial role in shaping a school's academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,026	66	15.6	58.6%	290 (28.3%)	288 (28.1%)	348 (33.9%)	56 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.9%)	61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		60	838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	7	61.0	58.0	59.0	62.0	49.0	65.0	100.0	57.0	$12,367	$847	$11,519
Freedom Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3400 Hypoluxo Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3100	677	47	14.5	69.3%	109 (16.1%)	219 (32.3%)	315 (46.5%)	16 (2.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	29.8	1628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		27.3	1675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	34.0	36.0	49.0	28.0	34.0	51.0	100.0	55.0	$15,551	$2,619	$12,932

Cities Near Zip Code 33436

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Boynton Beach	0.89 mi	28	248^th
Lake Worth	2.63 mi	22	233^rd
Delray Beach	2.99 mi	12	228^th
Lantana	3.44 mi	10	366^th
Greenacres	5.25 mi	11	340^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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