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Forest Hill Elementary School

5555 Purdy Ln, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 · (561)432-2300

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
876
FTE teachers
68
Student/teacher
12.9:1
District
Palm Beach

About this school

Forest Hill Elementary School is a elementary school located in West Palm Beach, FL, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 876 students. Operated by Palm Beach, the campus sits about 7.1 miles from The Palm Beach's newsroom and is part of The Palm Beach's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12.9:1. That ratio is below the state average for FL, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Forest Hill Elementary School is a traditional zoned public school within Palm Beach, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for FDOE are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Palm Beach publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in West Palm Beach considering elementary placement, Forest Hill Elementary School is one of the campuses The Palm Beach regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Forest Hill Elementary School? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Forest Hill Elementary School". For more education coverage, see thepalmbeach.org/schools or browse The Palm Beach's latest reporting at thepalmbeach.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Hill Elementary School located?
Forest Hill Elementary School is located at 5555 Purdy Ln in West Palm Beach, FL 33415.
What grades does Forest Hill Elementary School serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary School?
Approximately 876 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Forest Hill Elementary School?
Forest Hill Elementary School is part of Palm Beach (NCES LEA ID: 1201500).
Is Forest Hill Elementary School a charter or magnet school?
Forest Hill Elementary School is a traditional zoned public school within Palm Beach.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Palm Beach from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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