Sandpiper Shores Elementary
Boca Raton, Florida · Taking part in PTA Restaurant Week™, November 2–15, 2026
Sandpiper Shores Elementary is a K–5 public elementary school on Glades Road in west Boca Raton, part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Opened in 1989, it lists an enrollment of 862 and a school grade of A. The school describes its community as "a diverse and motivated group of learners" and requires a uniform-style dress code.
The Sandpiper Shores community is a diverse and motivated group of learners. We are dedicated to each other and the advancement of knowledge in a way that fosters inquisitive learners who are prepared to meet the demands of the 21st Century.
Programs & academics
After-School Program
On-site district afterschool program offering homework time, daily snacks, arts & crafts, science, STEM, community outreach, outdoor activities, sports and literacy. Part-time (2:00–4:00 p.m.) and full-time (2:00–6:00 p.m.) options; enrollment through Eleyo.
Media Center
The media program offers 21st-century instruction and technology along with print and electronic collections, aiming to build reading skills and a love of reading.
Recognition
- Florida DOE School of Excellence
- Florida Green Ribbon Schools
- Florida Green School
Student life
Clubs & activities
Good to know
Compiled from the school’s official website (sses.palmbeachschools.org) and its district’s page for the school, September 2026. Schools update their sites often — if something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.