5.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Greenacres, Florida

13 schools · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Private: 3

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.6/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Greenacres by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Greenacres for 2026 are Greenacres Elementary School (8.8/10), Heritage Elementary School (7.0/10), and Diamond View Elementary School (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Greenacres Elementary School

Rates 8.8/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greenacres schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Greenacres

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Greenacres Elementary School	8.8 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	92th
2	Heritage Elementary School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	63th
3	Diamond View Elementary School	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	52th
4	Goliath Academy	6.1 / 10	High	—	41th
5	Greenacres Christian Academy	5.6 / 10	Other	—	26th
6	Greenacres Christian Academy	5.5 / 10	Other	—	23th
7	John I. Leonard High School	5.2 / 10	High	+0.4	29th
8	Okeeheelee Middle School	5.0 / 10	Middle	+0.5	25th
9	Cholee Lake Elementary School	4.9 / 10	Elementary	-1.0	23th
10	L C Swain Middle School	4.9 / 10	Middle	-0.9	23th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.6/10
Median household income: $74,612
Median home value: $366,250
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26%
Avg commute: 28 min
Owner-occupied homes: 69%

How Greenacres compares

Florida rank

#229 of 280

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Florida avg (6.3)

Median household income

$75k

100% of Florida median

Schools in this city

13

About Schools in Greenacres, Florida

Greenacres, Florida has 10 ranked public schools. The city average sits at 6.0 out of 10 — solid mid-tier, but the distribution tells a more useful story than the mean. Four of the 10 schools, or 40% of the ranked pool, score 7 or higher. That's a meaningful concentration of above-average options, and it clusters almost entirely in the elementary grades.

The elementary tier is Greenacres' strongest suit. Greenacres Elementary School leads the city at 8.5 out of 10 — the top score in the local rankings by a clear margin. Diamond View Elementary follows at 7.9. Heritage Elementary and Liberty Park Elementary both clear the 7-plus threshold at 7.3 and 7.1, respectively. Parents with children in the K–5 range have four schools worth seriously evaluating, with real score separation across them.

The middle school picture is narrower. Okeeheelee Middle School scores 5.9 out of 10, landing just below the city average and a full point behind the weakest of the four top elementary schools. Families with children approaching middle school age should treat that gap as a planning signal — the performance context changes at the transition.

For parents in the early grades, Greenacres delivers genuine options. The practical move is to verify attendance zones before drawing conclusions: an 8.5-rated school and a lower-rated school can fall in different zones on the same street. Boundary maps tied to a specific home address will be more useful than city-level averages. For middle school, the current scores make it worth researching whether district transfer or school-choice programs offer access to higher-rated options beyond Greenacres' borders. Start with the elementary selection — that's where the leverage is strongest.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Greenacres Elementary School 742 students · Pre-K–5th	742	Pre-K–5th	8.8
2	Heritage Elementary School 798 students · Kindergarten–5th	798	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
3	Diamond View Elementary School 769 students · Pre-K–5th	769	Pre-K–5th	6.4
4	Cholee Lake Elementary School 966 students · Pre-K–5th	966	Pre-K–5th	4.9
5	Montessori Academyof Early Enrichment Inc 203 students · Pre-K–5th	203	Pre-K–5th	4.8
6	Liberty Park Elementary School 851 students · Pre-K–5th	851	Pre-K–5th	4.7

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Okeeheelee Middle School 1,426 students · 6th–8th	1,426	6th–8th	5.0
2	L C Swain Middle School 1,387 students · 6th–8th	1,387	6th–8th	4.9
3	Tradewinds Middle School 852 students · 6th–8th	852	6th–8th	4.3

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	John I. Leonard High School 3,278 students · 9th–12th	3,278	9th–12th	5.2
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Goliath Academy Private 303 students · 5th–12th	303	5th–12th	6.1

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Greenacres Christian Academy Private 161 students · Kindergarten–12th	161	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
2	Greenacres Christian Academy Private 155 students · Kindergarten–12th	155	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Greenacres

Greenacres, Florida · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$74,612

Median Home Value

$366,250

Median Rent

$1,869/mo

Population

82,830

College Educated

26%

Homeownership

69%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Community Profile

Greenacres has a median household income of $74,612. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $366,250, with a median rent of $1,869/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Florida
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 2
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

PALM BEACH

235 schools · 189,777 students

Nearby Cities

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Palm Springs (5 schools)

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Palm Beach Springs (1 school)

3 mi

Lake Worth Fl (1 school)

4 mi

Lantana (8 schools)

5 mi

Boynton Beach (24 schools)

6 mi

West Palm Beach (82 schools)

6 mi

Wellington (19 schools)

7 mi

Palm Beach (2 schools)

8 mi

Royal Palm Beach (9 schools)

9 mi

Gulf Stream (1 school)

10 mi

Riviera Beach (13 schools)

11 mi

Delray Beach (18 schools)

11 mi

Lake Park (4 schools)

13 mi

North Palm Beach (4 schools)

14 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Greenacres, Florida

How many schools are in Greenacres, Florida?

Greenacres has 13 schools, including 10 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Greenacres, Florida?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenacres is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Greenacres, Florida?

The top-ranked school in Greenacres on MySchoolScout is Greenacres Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Greenacres, Florida?

The top-ranked elementary school in Greenacres on MySchoolScout is Greenacres Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Greenacres, Florida?

The top-ranked middle school in Greenacres on MySchoolScout is Okeeheelee Middle School with a composite score of 5.0/10.

What is the best high school in Greenacres, Florida?

The top-ranked high school in Greenacres on MySchoolScout is Goliath Academy with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Greenacres, Florida?

Greenacres is served by 1 school district: Palm Beach.

What is the education level in Greenacres, Florida?

According to Census data, 26% of adults in Greenacres have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Greenacres, Florida?

The median household income in Greenacres is approximately $74,612 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Greenacres, Florida?

Yes, Greenacres has 3 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is Goliath Academy with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenacres, Florida?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenacres is 17.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenacres, Florida?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.