For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,253 students in 32909, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL are Odyssey Charter School, Royal Palm Charter School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32909 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32909, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32909, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Gr: K-12 | 1,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Royal Palm Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7145 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
32909, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7145 S Babcock St Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Gr: 4-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Orion Preparatory Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1350 Wyoming Dr Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-8737
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-8737
Gr: K-8
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Palm Bay Municipal Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL include Odyssey Charter School, Royal Palm Charter School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32909?
3 public middle schools are located in 32909.
What is the racial composition of students in 32909?
32909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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