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Education
MYRIAD EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES EXIST in and around Delray Beach ensure that our city is graduating the best and the brightest, from a high-quality public school system to first-rate private learning opportunities. Access to world-class colleges and universities a short drive north or south provides further opportunities for students to gain the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce. The city’s award-winning education initiatives are bolstered by its very own Education Coordinator—making Delray Beach the only city in the region to form such a position.
Public K-12
The School District of Palm Beach County (www.palmbeachschools.org) is the fifth-largest school system in Florida and the 10th-largest in the country, with 179 schools serving more than 176,000 (total K-12) students who speak 146 languages/dialects. It is the top-performing urban school district in Florida and is ranked among the best school districts in the state and nation. The School District also oversees 51 charter schools throughout Palm Beach County, with a variety of unique programs and curriculums.
Atlantic High School
Carver Middle School
Delray Full Service Adult Education
Morikami Park Elementary
Orchard View Elementary
Pine Grove Elementary
Plumosa School of the Arts
Village Academy Center
Private K-12
There are 10 private schools in Delray Beach, and 110 throughout the county, offering an array of educational opportunities for parents and students. They include alternative schools, schools with religious affiliation, academic academies, prep schools, independent schools, music- and art-oriented academies, Montessori education, homeschool support programs and many others.
American Heritage School of Boca/Delray
6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561) 495-7272 | www.ahschool.com American Heritage School of Boca/Delray is an independent, non-sectarian and co-educational college preparatory day school for grades pre-K3 through 12 with approximately 1,700 students. The Upper School, grades 9-12, has a student population of 900. The school serves the rapidly growing areas of South and Central Palm Beach Counties, as well as North Broward County, and is located on a beautifully landscaped parcel of land (40 acres) located between Military Trail and Jog Road on Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach. The campus includes 18 buildings which house classrooms and other instructional programs, an administrative building, an aquatics complex, six tennis courts, a baseball field, a softball field, a multipurpose field and a gymnasium. The average class size is 16.
Lynn University
Divine Savior Academy
15935 Lyons Road, Delray Beach (561) 359-3090 www.divinesavioracademy.com/delraybeach Divine Savior Academy’s new campus in Delray Beach is a beautiful educational facility that comes with a rich tradition of academic excellence; a loving, Christian environment; and supportive, caring teachers. Our school is part of one of the largest private school systems in the United States, one that has been educating students for more than 165 years. The campus has 41,600 square feet of educational space on 10 acres of land. The Academy’s new, modern building features a library/media center, an auditorium with a performance stage, and an indoor play area, as well as light-filled classrooms. DSA’s grounds will include a playground, convenient parking and a recreational field.
Space of Mind
102 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (877) 407-1122 | www.findspaceofmind.com Space of Mind was founded in 2004 as a private coaching company guiding stressed-out families. While working alongside clients in homes, schools and on-thego, founder Ali Kaufman quickly came to realize that school was the main stressor in
most households. Frustrated with the lack
of flexibility within the traditional school system to meet students’ individual needs,
Ali started her own social homeschool program in September 2010 with just three students in her living room. Quickly, that group grew, and by the time Space of Mind (SOM) moved into the historic Clarke House (circa 1896) in Downtown Delray Beach in April 2011, there were eight students. SOM has grown to 50 full-time students and 15-plus staff members, and also offers programs for college-bound students and adults. Through innovation, determination and a fierce dedication to creating a school experience that solves problems rather than creating them, the SOM team has developed a revolutionary program that engages students, families, educators and the larger community in unforgettable experiential learning.
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School
3300 Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach (561) 732-2045 | www.sjsonline.org Saint Joseph’s Episcopal School is a nurturing, diverse and inclusive environment in which students receive a stimulating education. With a focus on science, technology, religion, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STREAM), we foster the importance of collaboration, critical thinking and 21st century skills. As an independent school, we are able to provide children the attention they deserve so that each reaches his/her full potential as lifelong learners.
St. Vincent Ferrer School
810 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach (561) 278-3868 | www.stvfschool.org St. Vincent Ferrer School, in participation with our families and parish, proclaims the Catholic faith and inspires academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment
of service, opportunity, mercy and love. We provide a strong spiritual and academic foundation so that our students can be-
come responsible members of the Church and our community now and in the future.
Unity School of Delray Beach
101 N.W. 22nd St., Delray Beach (561) 276-4414 | www.unityschool.com Unity School empowers children to be lifelong learners who are inspired to believe they have their own unique contribution to give and can be a powerful influence for bringing forth substantial and needed change throughout the world. Unity School is home to some of the strongest academic, athletic, artistic, peace and character education programs in Palm Beach County, if not the country. For a small campus of 320 students and 75 faculty and staff, Unity boasts an incredible amount of talent and school spirit. Our students are challenged in a supportive environment; our families are given the opportunity to get involved on campus; and our faculty and staff are encouraged to be innovative, and continually go above and beyond the call of duty.
Higher Education
Sixteen institutions of higher learning serve Palm Beach County, each with their own unique offerings. The exceptional quality of training and education at these educational institutions results in high-quality, employment-focused workforce training; progressive professional education; and opportunities for enrichment designed to meet the changing needs of a diverse community. There are also many vocational and technical institutions.
Literacy Coalition Of Palm Beach County
(561) 279-9103 | www.literacypbc.org The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County provides instruction in reading, English and basic skills at local business sites. Curriculum is customized to the needs of participating businesses. The coalition coordinates a family literacy program at Village Academy. Training is provided on reading strategies at childcare centers, family care homes and afterschool programs.
Higher Learning Institutions
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton (561) 297-3000 | (800) 299-4FAU www.fau.edu Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1961, in Boca Raton, on an 850-acre site near the Atlantic Ocean. The campus is conveniently located halfway between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and offers a broad range of academic programs, activities, and services. The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program prepares students for management positions in multiple segments of the world’s largest service industry. Upon completion, graduates enjoy various professional roles in a variety of industries, including resorts, hotels, restaurants, private clubs, meeting and event planning corporations, destination marketing organizations, convention centers, conference centers, cruise lines, casinos, theme parks, auto rental agencies, sports facilities and arenas, spas, entertainment venues and theaters, and vacation ownership or fractional ownership operations.
Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (561) 237-7000 | www.lynn.edu Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida, with approximately 3,000 students from nearly 100 countries. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lynn for its innovation, international students and value. Lynn's NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 25 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers, and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences. The school's Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world.
Palm Beach State College
4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth Beach (561) 967-7222 • (866) 576-7222 www.palmbeachstate.edu Since opening its doors more than 80 years ago, Palm Beach State College has been an integral player in the remarkable growth and prosperity of Palm Beach County. Its graduates—community and business leaders for generations—have impacted every industry and continue to do so today. Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State has grown from three classrooms and 41 local students to five campuses and 48,757 students from more than 161 countries. One of the top producers of associate degree graduates in the U.S., PBSC also offers baccalaureate degrees, professional certificates, career training, and corporate and continuing education. Through the years, Palm Beach State College has expanded its mission, programs and reach to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County and the fourth-largest of the 28 colleges in the Florida College System. Each year, more Palm Beach County high school graduates choose PBSC than any other institution. Students enroll at campus locations in Lake Worth Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves, as well as take courses online.
Palm Beach State College
