Public schools in Melbourne, FL
18 open public schools with an address in Melbourne, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,722
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Melbourne public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Melbourne, FL: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,722 students, an average of 707 per school. The largest campus is Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and the largest elementary school is Quest Elementary School (687).
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 14.8:1, 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, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 42% 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 Melbourne
Elementary schools in Melbourne
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croton Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 464 | 13.3:1 | |
| Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School Brevard | PK–07 | 542 | 12.8:1 | |
| Harbor City Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 389 | 13.4:1 | |
| Longleaf Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 578 | 13.8:1 | |
| Quest Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 687 | 13.7:1 | |
| Roy Allen Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 619 | 16.5:1 | |
| Sabal Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 493 | 12.6:1 | |
| Sherwood Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 493 | 12.7:1 | |
| Suntree Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 585 | 14.9:1 | |
| University Park Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 529 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Melbourne
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School Brevard | 07–08 | 580 | 17.1:1 | |
| Stone Magnet Middle School Brevard · Magnet | 07–08 | 557 | 18:1 |
High schools in Melbourne
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Gallie High School Brevard | 08–12 | 1,398 | 20.3:1 | |
| Melbourne Senior High School Brevard | 09–12 | 2,210 | 22:1 | |
| Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School Brevard · Magnet | 08–12 | 1,359 | 19:1 | |
| Riverside Charter High School Brevard · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 223 | 29.7:1 | |
| South Area Alternative Learning Center Brevard · Alternative School | 06–12 | 68 | 11.3:1 | |
| West Shore Junior/Senior High School Brevard | 07–12 | 948 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic18%
- Black14.3%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Melbourne schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,722 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Melbourne
How many public schools are in Melbourne, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Melbourne: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 12,722 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Melbourne?
All listed public schools with an address in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Melbourne, with 2,210 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Melbourne?
Yes. 1 of the 18 public schools in Melbourne are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Riverside Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Melbourne schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Melbourne public schools is 14.8:1, 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 Melbourne 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.
Nearby Florida cities
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