For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,717 students in 32168, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 361 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 32168, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32168, FL are Chisholm Elementary School, Samsula Academy and Read-pattillo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32168 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32168, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32168, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
557 Ronnoc Ln
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7340
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Samsula Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
248 N Samsula Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-6650
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-6650
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Read-pattillo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7400
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
New Smyrna Beach High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 10th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #55.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 969 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32168, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32168, FL include Chisholm Elementary School, Samsula Academy and Read-pattillo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32168?
5 public schools are located in 32168.
What percentage of students in 32168 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 32168 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32168?
32168 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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