For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Grades: 7-12
| 935 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Grades: PK-6
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Merritt Island High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #44.
Mila Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
288 W Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Grades: 3-12
| 93 students
32953, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
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).
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