Public schools in Sebastian, FL
8 open public schools with an address in Sebastian, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,283
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Sebastian public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Sebastian, FL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,283 students, an average of 535 per school. The largest campus is Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and the largest elementary school is Treasure Coast Elementary School (679).
Every listed school belongs to Indian River. 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 16.2:1, similar to 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 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Sebastian
Elementary schools in Sebastian
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Island Classical Magnet Indian River | KG–06 | 354 | 12.6:1 | |
| Sebastian Elementary School Indian River | PK–05 | 312 | 14.2:1 | |
| Treasure Coast Elementary School Indian River | KG–05 | 679 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sebastian
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Charter Junior High School Indian River · Charter | 06–08 | 295 | 16.4:1 | |
| Sebastian River Middle School Indian River | 06–08 | 775 | 19.9:1 |
High schools in Sebastian
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian River High School Indian River | 09–12 | 1,777 | 23.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sebastian
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Virtual Instruction Program Indian River · Virtual | KG–12 | 39 | — | |
| Wabasso School Indian River · Special Education School | PK–12 | 52 | 5.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic29.9%
- Black13.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Sebastian schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,283 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sebastian
How many public schools are in Sebastian, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Sebastian: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,283 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sebastian?
All listed public schools with an address in Sebastian belong to Indian River. 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 Sebastian?
Sebastian River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sebastian, with 1,777 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sebastian?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Sebastian are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sebastian Charter Junior 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 Sebastian schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sebastian public schools is 16.2:1, similar to 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 Sebastian 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