Serving children from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade is Bessey Creek Elementary School, whose students routinely perform far above the state average.
Bessey Creek Elementary is a Five Star School, as recognized by the Florida Department of Education. The designation is awarded for exemplary community involvement. To be recognized as a Five Star School, an educational institution must satisfy five criteria: business partnerships, family involvement, volunteerism, student community service, and school advisory councils.
Bessey Creek Elementary supplements its academic curriculum with the Cambridge Global Perspectives program, which helps students develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and research — skills that will help them as they pursue higher education and enter the work world.
Bessie Creek Elementary provides its young students with a range of extracurricular activities. Art, drum line, gardening, recycling, and Girls on the Run are just some of the clubs available. Golf, track, and Ultimate Frisbee are among the sports.
Bessey Creek Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2201 SW Matheson Ave,
Palm City, FL
Martin County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Tyson Villwock
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5%
State Average
22%
Science
9%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
524:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
78.3%
Hispanic
13.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/19/2016
there were plenty of things to choose from
9/19/2016
I'm very pleased with everything
GreatSchools Reviews
4/14/2025
My children have been part of Bessey Creek Elementary since 2016, and our experience over the years has been truly wonderful. The teachers, administration, and PTA are all dedicated and supportive, creating an environment where kids can grow and thrive. One of the things I love most is the strong se...
7/20/2022
I love this school and our school family. We are focused on ensuring all students and their families are supported in ways that ensure all students learn to read on grade level and make lasting, respectful relationships. Growth is a high priority, as growth shows we are meeting individual student ne...
2/15/2022
My child has attended Bessey Creek for five years. In the last couple years, the administration has changed and the school has changed drastically. More than half of the teachers have left- the experienced ones who were phenomenal with students. The new principal is rude to parents and students and...
9/25/2020
Such a horrible experience since administration has changed. Testing is their number 1 goal and the children are nothing but a test score. They put so much pressure on the kids that they end up hating school. The school was amazing with the old administration.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Palm City
List Price Range
$222K - $3.3M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$669,420
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$118,950
% of College Grads
45.4%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
2,250 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Delaplane Preserve
Jock Leighton Park
- Football
- Concessions
- Parking Lot
Shepard Park
L. CPL Justin Wilson Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Kiplinger Nature Preserve Park
Flagler Park