Renaissance Charter School at Summit

Renaissance Charter School at Summit serves 1,106 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in West Palm Beach's large suburban community. With 62 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this elementary charter school. The school is focusing on student development, with current academic performance showing room for growth.

In reading and language arts, 35% of students demonstrate proficiency or above across grade levels, while mathematics shows stronger performance with 42% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school ranks in the 23rd percentile among Florida elementary schools, indicating significant opportunities for academic improvement. Located at 2001 Summit Boulevard, the school serves families in the 33406 area, where the median household income is $66,531 and median home value reaches $285,900.

The surrounding community has a poverty rate of 14.7%, with 22% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. This middle-income suburban neighborhood of over 26,000 residents provides a stable foundation for the school's educational mission. Renaissance Charter School at Summit operates within Palm Beach County's diverse educational landscape, offering families a charter school option in their well-established suburban community.

Renaissance Charter School at Summit is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.