For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,790 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL are Westside Elementary School, Port Malabar Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palm Bay, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2175 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5050
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Port Malabar Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Gr: PK-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 Mara Loma Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 674-6145
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 674-6145
Gr: PK-6 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Del Mundo St Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 768-0465
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 768-0465
Gr: PK-6 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Lockmar Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Pepper St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 676-3730
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 676-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Glendale Ave Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 951-4920
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 951-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Jupiter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Tupelo Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 952-5990
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 952-5990
Gr: PK-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Riviera Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 676-4237
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 676-4237
Gr: PK-6 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3175 Jupiter Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Waco Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Palm Bay Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Alamanda Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-1055
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-1055
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Palm Bay, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milestones Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4400 S Dixie Highway, Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 36%
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%
Riverdale Country Day School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1975 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL include Westside Elementary School, Port Malabar Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palm Bay?
11 public preschools are located in Palm Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palm Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Palm Bay include: Columbia Elementary School vs. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Palm Bay Elementary School vs. Port Malabar Elementary School
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