Public schools in Cocoa, FL
13 open public schools with an address in Cocoa, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,497
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Cocoa public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Cocoa, FL: 8 elementary, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,497 students, an average of 577 per school. The largest campus is Space Coast Junior/Senior High School (1,503 students), and the largest elementary school is Endeavour Elementary School (732).
Every listed school belongs to Brevard. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cocoa
Elementary schools in Cocoa
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 650 | 14.1:1 | |
| Cambridge Elementary Magnet School Brevard · Magnet | PK–06 | 477 | 14.5:1 | |
| Challenger 7 Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 431 | 13.5:1 | |
| Emma Jewel Charter Academy Brevard · Charter | KG–08 | 339 | 20.5:1 | |
| Endeavour Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 732 | 14.9:1 | |
| Enterprise Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 597 | 16.1:1 | |
| Fairglen Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 464 | 12.5:1 | |
| Saturn Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 619 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Cocoa
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard County Jail Complex Brevard · Alternative School | 05–12 | 10 | — | |
| Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center Brevard · Alternative School | 06–12 | 28 | 9.3:1 | |
| Cocoa High School Brevard | 07–12 | 1,432 | 16.1:1 | |
| Space Coast Junior/Senior High School Brevard | 07–12 | 1,503 | 21.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cocoa
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard Virtual Franchise Brevard · Virtual | KG–12 | 215 | 4.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black20.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Cocoa schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,497 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cocoa
How many public schools are in Cocoa, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Cocoa: 8 elementary, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,497 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cocoa?
All listed public schools with an address in Cocoa belong to Brevard. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cocoa?
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cocoa, with 1,503 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cocoa?
Yes. 1 of the 13 public schools in Cocoa are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Emma Jewel Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cocoa schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cocoa public schools is 14.5:1, lower than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cocoa guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities