For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,546 students in Merritt Island, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Gardendale Separate Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merritt Island, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Merritt Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Merritt Island, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1275 S Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-5154
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 453-5154
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 3-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Merritt Island, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merritt Island, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Gardendale Separate Day School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merritt Island?
4 public middle schools are located in Merritt Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Merritt Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Merritt Island include: Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Edgewood Jr/sr High School
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