Addison Mizner K-8 Modernization
The newly modernized Addison Mizner K-8 School provides students and staff with a state-of-the-art campus designed for 21st-century learning.
The 122,815-square-foot campus is located on the 11.5-acre site of the original school and includes 57 classrooms (78 teacher stations): 6 kindergarten, 2 pre-K, 24 primary, 12 intermediate, 16 middle, and 4 self-contained and part-time ESE classrooms. The school features a cutting-edge media center with a reading room, support spaces, and a maker space; a science lab; art and music rooms; skills labs; a full-service kitchen and cafeteria; and administrative offices and conference rooms.
The exterior architecture offers a modern interpretation of the influential design of Addison Cairns Mizner, the Palm Beach County architect who serves as the school’s namesake. Smooth masonry walls with Spanish colonial-inspired articulation complement the character of the neighborhood and the larger Boca Raton community. The inner campus features two courtyards: a large green space for student gardens, outdoor learning opportunities, and flexible play; and a European-inspired plaza with an art patio, science area, and outdoor dining. The interiors incorporate the latest in educational technology, child-friendly and environmentally sustainable finishes, and advanced building systems to create a healthy and stimulating learning environment.
The clock tower at the main entry continues the wayfinding tradition present in the original administration building, providing a recognizable and iconic feature for the school.
Features Include:
57 classrooms for more than 800 students, 78 teacher stations, and 1,308 student stations, with an anticipated enrollment of 1,176 students
Safe, well-shaded access for students walking and biking from the surrounding community, with secure bicycle parking
Single point of entry designed to accommodate afterschool functions with parents or the community and support the school’s well-attended aftercare programs
Covered play area with storage and restrooms, playgrounds, and a redesigned covered bus loop and parent drop-off area
Designed to meet state sustainable design and construction criteria, complying with the Green Globes rating system for new construction
