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Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

Q: Is Sandpiper Shores Elementary School a good school?

Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks 484 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

484^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sandpiper Shores Elementary School in Boca Raton, FL, is a well-established public school serving 891 students in grades PK through 5 within the Palm Beach district, and it has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, reflecting its reliable academic performance in a relatively affluent community where 26.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

One of the school's standout features is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, which is the lowest among nearby comparable schools and significantly better than high-performing peers like Heron Heights Elementary School (20.3:1) and Riverglades Elementary School (19.1:1) in the Broward district. This smaller class size, combined with high per-student spending of $15,538, suggests a strong investment in resources and personalized attention. Academically, Sandpiper Shores consistently outperforms district and state averages, with a particularly impressive 100% proficiency rate in 6th Grade Math for four consecutive years, far exceeding the district's 65% average. However, it is geographically sandwiched between two 5-star powerhouses—Sunrise Park Elementary School and Waters Edge Elementary School—which rank in the top 5% of the state and outperform Sandpiper Shores in most academic metrics, making it a top-tier but not the absolute best option in its immediate vicinity.

A growing concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen to 19.6% in 2023-2024, higher than neighbors like Waters Edge (12.2%) and Sunrise Park (15.5%), though still below the state average of 31.4%. This trend warrants attention as it can impact overall learning outcomes. Interestingly, Sandpiper Shores' model of high spending and low ratios contrasts sharply with the Broward district schools, which achieve similar or better results with much higher student-teacher ratios and lower spending, highlighting different educational approaches. Nearby, Olympus International Academy serves as a stark outlier, ranking in the bottom 8% of the state, underscoring the value of Sandpiper Shores as a reliable, high-quality option for families in the area.

891

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,538

Per pupil spending ?

26.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11201 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33498

(561) 883-4000

District: Palm Beach

Students who attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Loggers' Run Community Middle School
High:	West Boca Raton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Hispanic:

35.1%

African American:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Palm Beach

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

484^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 126Elementary Schools in the Palm Beach

33^rd of 70Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	484 of 2240	78.4%	★★★★☆
2025	72.6	569 of 2258	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	439 of 2256	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	389 of 2240	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	322 of 2219	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	394 of 2247	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	77.1	466 of 2182	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	406 of 2118	80.8%	★★★★☆
2017	78.1	425 of 2112	79.9%	★★★★☆
2016	78.4	417 of 2087	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	84.7	265 of 2064	87.2%	★★★★☆
2013	81.8	321 of 2029	84.2%	★★★★☆
2012	81.9	311 of 1984	84.3%	★★★★☆
2011	82.6	283 of 1985	85.7%	★★★★☆
2010	85.2	219 of 1919	88.6%	★★★★☆
2009	84.8	223 of 1847	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	80.7	298 of 1789	83.3%	★★★★☆
2007	79.6	320 of 1786	82.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.6	521 of 1688	69.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math77%+13 vs state

English Language Arts72%+12 vs state

Science68%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, August 26, 2017

The ESE/special needs program is absolutely awful here. Renee is the ESE coordinator and she's too soft for the job. When the teachers are out of line she doesn't do anything about it, nor does the principal. The principal and the teachers do NOT embrace inclusion...which is federally mandated. One of the ESE pre-k teachers has had numerous parent complaints because she's downright mean to the special needs kids and no one in the district or at the school cares.

The office staff is absolutely awful. The receptionist is rude and doesn't even look at you to greet you. The nurse swore in her office with kids sitting 3 feet away in the lobby. The car line is such a joke it's downright sad. It is absolutely the worst elementary school in Boca - no organization, no leadership, and some of the teachers are really not in the right line of work. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, August 20, 2016

I have nothing but great things to say about this school. Every year here my daughter has had great teachers that help her and support her. School staff is great, understanding and very profesional. Is considered one of the best schools im the area by lany parents. I also have friends who studied in this school and currently bring their kids to it because they loveit. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 4, 2014

We are a new family to this school and so far have had nothing but a bad experience. We moved here and heard that the schools here were so wonderful so we took them out of private school to give it a try. So far I have never witnessed such negativity and rude behavior from some of the faculty and especially from the parents as I have seen here. There are constant fights between parents in the parking lot, they will cut you off in the car line and then scream obscenities at you from the window - while their children are still in the car!! I witnessed a member of their "PTA" having a conversation with another parent using profanity and vulgar language around children and then saw her yell at another parent in the parking lot as well! What a lovely representation that she is giving of their PTA board! They strictly enforce the rule that you cannot walk your child to class but they should offer more assistance with the staff or safety patrols helping the students out. My daughter got lost several times since she is not familiar with the school and by the time that she found her class she was late and got in trouble. There is a big lack of communication with anything and then when you ask questions or try to get involved you get an attitude and feel like you are inconveniencing them. We are taking our children out next month and going back to private... Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, June 17, 2010

As an educator (teacher and administrator) for over 30 years I can say this is the most poorly run school I have ever encountered. Close Quote

Schools Near Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11201 Glades Rd	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 883-4000	891	69	12.9	26.6%	440 (49.4%)	70 (7.9%)	313 (35.1%)	37 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	75.9	484^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.4%		72.6	569^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.8%	85	72.0	75.0	70.0				79.0	62.0	76.0	100.0			68.0			$15,538	$706	$14,832
Sunrise Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19400 Coral Ridge Dr	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 477-4300	1,132	75	15.0	17.9%	734 (64.8%)	43 (3.8%)	295 (26.1%)	33 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.3%)	91.5	103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.9	60^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.3%	43	84.0	80.0	83.0				86.0	81.0	92.0	100.0			83.0			$13,438	$594	$12,843
Coral Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22400 Hammock St	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 477-2100	744	52	14.1	42.1%	276 (37.1%)	77 (10.3%)	343 (46.1%)	29 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	63.3	802^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.5	707^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.7%	95	61.0	66.0	77.0				62.0	63.0	65.0	100.0			65.0			$18,431	$1,825	$16,606
Waters Edge Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	21601 Shorewind Dr	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 852-2400	706	44	16.0	15.2%	416 (58.9%)	22 (3.1%)	197 (27.9%)	30 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.8%)	89.9	136^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.3	76^th of 2258 public elementary schools	96.6%	60	89.0	89.0	86.0				90.0	84.0	74.0	100.0			73.0			$14,550	$315	$14,234
Whispering Pines Elementary School	Public	K-5	9090 Spanish Isles Blvd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 672-2700	966	59	16.3	18.8%	585 (60.6%)	59 (6.1%)	240 (24.8%)	47 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.4%)	77.8	434^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.6%		79.5	415^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.6%	19	76.0	77.0	70.0				77.0	69.0	81.0	100.0			63.0			$13,030	$410	$12,620
Olympus International Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8411 W Palmetto Park Rd	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 900-5323	304	22	14.1	24.7%	114 (37.5%)	9 (3.0%)	178 (58.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14.1	2058^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.1%		9	2165^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.1%	107	55.0	31.0	45.0	29.0	13.0	60.0	52.0	25.0	36.0	18.0	38.0	60.0	41.0	47.0	19.0	$14,432	$1,396	$13,035
Riverglades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7400 Parkside Dr	Parkland	33067	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 322-8200	993	52	19.1	13.3%	442 (44.5%)	63 (6.3%)	333 (33.5%)	99 (10.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.3%)	92.7	79^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.5%		91.4	123^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	94.6%	44	91.0	83.0	83.0				92.0	94.0	82.0				77.0			$11,326	$990	$10,336
Hammock Pointe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 SW 8th St	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 477-2200	924	62	15.0	34.1%	372 (40.3%)	90 (9.7%)	382 (41.3%)	41 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.0%)	65.6	736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.1%		64.8	759^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.4%	23	65.0	61.0	66.0				75.0	63.0	72.0	100.0			65.0			$14,313	$836	$13,478
Del Prado Elementary School	Public	K-5	7900 Del Prado Cir N	Boca Raton	33433	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 544-1800	704	43	16.3	22.3%	407 (57.8%)	23 (3.3%)	198 (28.1%)	42 (6.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.3%)	83.5	299^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.7%		81.5	382^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	83.1%	83	86.0	73.0	78.0				85.0	64.0	75.0	100.0			79.0			$14,118	$422	$13,695
Tradewinds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Johnson Rd	Coconut Creek	33073	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8700	919	55	16.7	33.9%	226 (24.6%)	177 (19.3%)	459 (49.9%)	34 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.3%)	62.9	817^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.5%		60.1	882^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%	65	69.0	56.0	66.0				69.0	66.0	74.0				65.0			$13,004	$1,833	$11,170

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

What district is Sandpiper Shores Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?

Students at Sandpiper Shores Elementary School are 49% White, 35% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 891 students attended Sandpiper Shores Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sandpiper Shores Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sandpiper Shores Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Loggers' Run Community Middle School
High : West Boca Raton High School

Is Sandpiper Shores Elementary School a good school?

Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks 484^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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