For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,554 students in Indian River County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Indian River County, FL are Sebastian Charter Junior High School, Imagine At South Vero and Storm Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Indian River County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Indian River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebastian Charter Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
782 Wave St
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-8838
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-8838
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 296:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Imagine At South Vero
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 4th St
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 567-2828
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 567-2828
Gr: K-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Storm Grove Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-6400
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6055 62nd Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3045
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Sebastian River Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9400 Fellsmere Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-5111
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 564-5111
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Oslo Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 20th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3980
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Gifford Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4530 28th Ct
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3550
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Wabasso School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8895 N Us Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 978-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Indian River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12534 Roseland Rd
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 567-2728
3300 43rd Avenue Suite 2
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 567-0181
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Indian River County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
01990 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-315
6500 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3045
Gr: 9-12
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4970
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3240
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Indian River County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Indian River County, FL include Sebastian Charter Junior High School, Imagine At South Vero and Storm Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Indian River County?
9 public middle schools are located in Indian River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River County?
Indian River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Indian River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Indian River County include: Gifford Middle School vs. Storm Grove Middle School, Sebastian Charter Junior High School vs. Sebastian River Middle School, Oslo Middle School vs. Storm Grove Middle School
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