Public schools in Vero Beach, FL
19 open public schools with an address in Vero Beach, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,733
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Vero Beach public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Vero Beach, FL: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,733 students, an average of 618 per school. The largest campus is Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), and the largest elementary school is Imagine at South Vero (892).
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 15.9:1, 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 4 charter schools, 3 magnet schools. 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 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% 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 Vero Beach
Elementary schools in Vero Beach
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachland Elementary School Indian River | PK–05 | 534 | 16.2:1 | |
| Citrus Elementary School Indian River | KG–05 | 630 | 14.7:1 | |
| Dodgertown Elementary School Indian River | PK–05 | 482 | 14.6:1 | |
| Exceptional Student Education Indian River · Special Education School | PK–05 | 26 | — | |
| Glendale Elementary School Indian River | PK–05 | 390 | 14.4:1 | |
| Imagine at South Vero Indian River · Charter | KG–08 | 892 | 16.5:1 | |
| Indian River Academy Indian River | PK–05 | 444 | 14.8:1 | |
| Liberty Magnet School Indian River · Magnet | KG–05 | 560 | 15.6:1 | |
| North County Charter School Indian River · Charter | PK–05 | 312 | 17.3:1 | |
| Osceola Magnet School Indian River · Magnet | KG–06 | 524 | 15.4:1 | |
| Rosewood Magnet School Indian River · Magnet | KG–06 | 558 | 15.5:1 | |
| St. Peter's Academy Indian River · Charter | KG–06 | 120 | 24:1 | |
| Vero Beach Elementary School Indian River | PK–05 | 593 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Vero Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Middle School Indian River | 06–08 | 608 | 19:1 | |
| Oslo Middle School Indian River | 06–08 | 767 | 20.2:1 | |
| Storm Grove Middle School Indian River | 06–08 | 904 | 19.7:1 |
High schools in Vero Beach
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Charter High School Indian River · Charter | 09–12 | 682 | 17.9:1 | |
| Ir Prep Indian River · Alternative School | 05–12 | 62 | 6.9:1 | |
| Vero Beach High School Indian River | 09–12 | 2,645 | 23.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.8%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black20.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Vero Beach schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,733 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Vero Beach
How many public schools are in Vero Beach, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Vero Beach: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,733 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Vero Beach?
All listed public schools with an address in Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach?
Vero Beach High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Vero Beach, with 2,645 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Vero Beach?
Yes. 4 of the 19 public schools in Vero Beach are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Imagine at South Vero, Indian River Charter High School, North County 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 Vero Beach schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Vero Beach public schools is 15.9:1, 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 Vero Beach 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