Public schools in Palm Bay, FL
20 open public schools with an address in Palm Bay, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,746
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Palm Bay public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Palm Bay, FL: 15 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,746 students, an average of 887 per school. The largest campus is Bayside High School (2,122 students), and the largest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (984).
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 15.7:1, 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 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% 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 Palm Bay
Elementary schools in Palm Bay
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 687 | 13.7:1 | |
| Columbia Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 576 | 14.2:1 | |
| Discovery Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 679 | 13.9:1 | |
| John F. Turner Senior Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 600 | 15.4:1 | |
| Jupiter Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 856 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lockmar Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 572 | 12.7:1 | |
| Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy Brevard · Charter | KG–05 | 462 | 15.9:1 | |
| Palm Bay Academy Charter School Brevard · Charter | KG–08 | 370 | 15.9:1 | |
| Palm Bay Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 583 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at Lockmar Brevard · Charter | KG–08 | 724 | 16.8:1 | |
| Port Malabar Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 628 | 13.8:1 | |
| Riviera Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 718 | 16.1:1 | |
| Royal Palm Charter School Brevard · Charter | KG–08 | 339 | 16.9:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 907 | 15.9:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Brevard | PK–06 | 984 | 15:1 |
Middle schools in Palm Bay
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Middle School Brevard | 07–08 | 997 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Palm Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside High School Brevard | 09–12 | 2,122 | 22.3:1 | |
| Heritage High School Brevard | 09–12 | 1,960 | 22.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Palm Bay
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Charter School Brevard · Charter | KG–12 | 1,917 | 20.5:1 | |
| Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Brevard · Charter | KG–12 | 1,065 | 15.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black24.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Palm Bay schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,746 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Palm Bay
How many public schools are in Palm Bay, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Palm Bay: 15 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 17,746 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Palm Bay?
All listed public schools with an address in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Bayside High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Palm Bay, with 2,122 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Palm Bay?
Yes. 6 of the 20 public schools in Palm Bay are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy, Palm Bay Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Palm Bay schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Palm Bay public schools is 15.7:1, 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 Palm Bay 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