Wellington public schools are run by the School District of Palm Beach County, 561-434-8000. No school Oct. 12; key dates, schools and grades.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from the School District of Palm Beach County and the National Center for Education Statistics. Updated each school year.
Every public school in Wellington belongs to the School District of Palm Beach County, one countywide district. The village does not run schools, though it has its own Education Committee. Your address decides your zoned school; charter schools and the district’s choice programs are open by application.
Every public school in Wellington, with its zone and report card: Wellington public schools.
Who to call
- School District of Palm Beach County: 561-434-8000
- Your zoned school: Find My School
- Official calendar: 2026-27 key dates
- Wellington High: 561-795-4900. Palm Beach Central High: 561-304-1000
The 2026-27 calendar
From the district’s key dates list. School started Aug. 10, 2026, and the first quarter ended Friday, Oct. 9.
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12 | No school for students (teacher duty and training day) |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | No school for students (teacher training and duty day; also Election Day) |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Fall holiday, no school |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, 2027 | Winter break |
| Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 | No school for students; classes resume Jan. 5 |
| Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school |
| Monday, Feb. 15, 2027 | No school for students |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Spring holiday, no school |
| March 22-26, 2027 | Spring break |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | No school for students |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | Last day for students |
District schools in Wellington
These are the district-run schools in Wellington in the federal school directory, with grades and phone numbers. School zones do not follow the village limits, so check Find My School before you buy or rent. Our Wellington neighborhoods guide shows the zoned schools for each of 10 areas.
| School | Grades | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High | 9-12 | 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. | 561-795-4900 |
| Palm Beach Central High | 9-12 | 8499 Forest Hill Blvd. | 561-304-1000 |
| Wellington Landings Middle | 6-8 | 1100 Aero Club Drive | 561-792-8100 |
| Emerald Cove Middle | 6-8 | 9950 Stribling Way | 561-803-8000 |
| Polo Park Middle | 6-8 | 11901 Lake Worth Road | 561-333-5500 |
| Binks Forest Elementary | pre-K-5 | 15101 Bent Creek Road | 561-904-9800 |
| Elbridge Gale Elementary | pre-K-5 | 1915 Royal Fern Drive | 561-422-9300 |
| Equestrian Trails Elementary | pre-K-5 | 9720 Stribling Way | 561-904-9600 |
| New Horizons Elementary | pre-K-7 | 13900 Greenbriar Blvd. | 561-651-0500 |
| Wellington Elementary | pre-K-5 | 13000 Paddock Drive | 561-651-0600 |
| Panther Run Elementary | pre-K-5 | 10775 Lake Worth Road | 561-804-3900 |
Charter schools with Wellington addresses in the federal directory: Renaissance Charter School at Wellington (K-8, 3200 S. State Road 7), and Somerset Academy Wellington, with a K-8 school and a high school at 1000 Wellington Trace. Charters are public and tuition-free but enroll by application.
How big the schools are
Palm Beach Central High is the largest, with 2,841 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics’ school directory. Wellington High had 2,760.
School grades and report cards
Florida grades every public school A through F each summer. Look up any school’s grade, test scores and graduation rate on the Florida Department of Education’s school report cards, or the state’s school grades page. Each school’s improvement plan is on Florida CIMS.
Registering a student
New families start with Find My School, then register online or through the zoned school, according to the district’s registration page. Bring proof of residence. Choice and career academies have their own application on the district’s choice programs page.
The School Board
The School Board of Palm Beach County usually holds regular meetings at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month; workshops and special meetings typically start at 2 p.m., according to its meetings page. The district’s headquarters is at 3300 Forest Hill Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Agendas are posted on Diligent Community, and meetings stream live on the district’s YouTube channel.
On the Nov. 3 ballot
Palm Beach County voters will decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, whether the district may keep levying a 1-mill property tax for school operations from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031. The district says the levy, in place since 2019, pays for teacher salary supplements, program teachers and school safety. The ballot question is on its 2026 referendum page. See our voting guide.
What this means for you
- Plan child care for Oct. 12, Nov. 3 and Nov. 11, all no-school days for students.
- Moving within Wellington can change your zoned school; check the map first.
- The school tax renewal is on your Nov. 3 ballot.
Related: moving to Wellington, Friday night football and our high school scoreboard.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wellington, Florida in?
The School District of Palm Beach County, which runs every public school in the county. Its main number is 561-434-8000. The village does not run schools.
What high schools are in Wellington?
Wellington High School at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. and Palm Beach Central High School at 8499 Forest Hill Blvd. Your address decides which one you are zoned for.
Is there school on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 in Palm Beach County?
No. Oct. 12 is a teacher duty and professional development day, so there is no school for students.
When is Thanksgiving break for Palm Beach County schools?
Nov. 23-27, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 21, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027.
How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Wellington?
Enter your address in the district’s Find My School map. It shows the zoned elementary, middle and high school.
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