For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,237 students in 32909, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 32909, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 32909, FL are Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32909 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32909, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32909, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Grades: K-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Wyoming Dr Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 345-4117
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 345-4117
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
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
Grades: PK-6
| 690 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1225 Waco Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Royal Palm Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7145 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3175 Jupiter Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 579 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 940 students
32909, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6050 Babcock St Se Ste 18
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 633-1000
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 633-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakwood Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
7145 S Babcock St Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Grades: 4-5
| 31 students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32909, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32909, FL include Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32909, FL?
7 public schools are located in 32909, FL.
What percentage of students in 32909, FL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 32909, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32909, FL?
32909, FL public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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