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Best 32953 Florida Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,644 students in 32953, FL (there are 7 private schools, serving 328 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 32953, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in 32953, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Merritt Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 32953 have an score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32953, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32953, FL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Edgewood Jr/sr High School

(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
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180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030

Gr: 7-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #22.

Lewis Carroll Elementary School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
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1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234

Gr: PK-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #33.

Merritt Island High School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
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100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000

Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #44.

Mila Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
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288 W Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070

Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #55.

Gardendale Separate Day School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000

Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: n/an/a

North/central Area Alternative Learning Center

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301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489

Gr: 3-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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32953, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)

Magnet School

301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411

Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 32953, FL?

The top ranked public schools in 32953, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Merritt Island High School.

How many public schools are located in 32953?

6 public schools are located in 32953.

What percentage of students in 32953 go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in 32953 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in 32953?

32953 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).