Top 5 Best Palm Bay Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,155 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL are Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Royal Palm Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Bay, FL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6162 Minton Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Grades: K-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Grades: K-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #33.
Royal Palm Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7145 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Lockmar Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 Pepper St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 676-3730
Grades: PK-7
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Palm Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2112 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 940 students
Rank: #77.
Riverdale Country Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1975 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6050 Babcock St Se Ste 18
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 633-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 S Dixie Highway, Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Grades: 5-8
| 152 students
7145 S Babcock St Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Grades: 4-5
| 31 students
1350 Wyoming Dr Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-8737
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
1430 Knecht Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 722-4170
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL include Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Royal Palm Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Bay, FL?
7 public middle schools are located in Palm Bay, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay, FL?
Palm Bay, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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