Aerial view at sunset of waterfront estates with private docks and pools lining an intracoastal waterway, with a coastal high-rise skyline in the distance

The Local's Guide

Living in Boca Raton

Schools, golf, parks, beaches and culture - what daily life here is really like, from the brokerage that lives it.

Boca Raton pairs a resort coastline with a genuinely livable city: public schools in an A-rated district, a deep bench of private and parochial schools, university campuses, championship golf, and a downtown cultural scene anchored by Mizner Park. This guide collects the local knowledge behind our listings – start with the school guide below.

Guides

Explore Boca Raton

Schools

Interactive map and directory of Boca Raton’s public, private and parochial schools, pre-K through university – built and maintained by B Realtors.

View the school guide & map

Golf

38 public and private courses in and around Boca Raton – the full golf landscape, mapped.

View the golf guide & map

Parks & Beaches

40 parks from oceanfront Red Reef and Spanish River to quiet nature preserves.

View the parks guide & map

Arts & Culture

22 museums, theaters and venues, anchored by Mizner Park and the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

View the arts guide & map

Country Clubs

23 clubs organized by membership type – equity required vs. non-equity.

View the club guide

City & County Services

City Hall, libraries, utilities and the county offices residents use most.

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At a Glance

Boca Raton Essentials

A-RatedSchool District of Palm Beach County, 2025-26 Florida school grades
59Schools & programs in our Boca Raton guide, pre-K to university
3University campuses: FAU, Lynn, Palm Beach State
4Public high schools serving greater Boca Raton

Questions

Living in Boca Raton – FAQ

What schools serve Boca Raton?
Boca Raton is served by the School District of Palm Beach County – an A-rated district in the 2025-26 Florida school grades – along with a wide selection of private, parochial and charter schools and three university campuses. Our school guide and interactive map covers 59 schools and programs across the city.
What is there to do in Boca Raton?
Daily life centers on the beaches and oceanfront parks, golf and country clubs, and a walkable downtown anchored by Mizner Park – restaurants, galleries, the Boca Raton Museum of Art and year-round events run by Downtown Boca.
Where can I search Boca Raton homes for sale?
Browse homes for sale, refreshed from the MLS, or explore by neighborhood on our Boca Raton communities hub covering 90 communities.

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From first search to closing – guided by a brokerage dedicated to preserving the Boca Raton community and lifestyle.

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