Public schools in West Melbourne, FL
7 open public schools with an address in West Melbourne, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,680
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of West Melbourne public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in West Melbourne, FL: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,680 students, an average of 669 per school. The largest campus is Central Middle School (1,059 students), and the largest elementary school is Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School (779).
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 15.3:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 West Melbourne
Elementary schools in West Melbourne
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Horizons Charter Brevard · Charter | KG–06 | 137 | 11:1 | |
| Imagine Schools at West Melbourne Brevard · Charter | KG–08 | 665 | 19.4:1 | |
| Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School Brevard | 03–06 | 779 | 15.3:1 | |
| Meadowlane Primary Elementary School Brevard | PK–02 | 603 | 11.8:1 | |
| W. Melbourne Elementary School for Science Brevard | PK–06 | 605 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in West Melbourne
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Brevard | 07–08 | 1,059 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Melbourne
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne Brevard · Charter | KG–11 | 832 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black12.9%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 West Melbourne schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,680 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Melbourne
How many public schools are in West Melbourne, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in West Melbourne: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,680 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Melbourne?
All listed public schools with an address in West Melbourne belong to Brevard. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in West Melbourne?
Yes. 3 of the 7 public schools in West Melbourne are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Educational Horizons Charter, Imagine Schools at West Melbourne, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at West Melbourne. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Melbourne schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Melbourne public schools is 15.3:1, 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 West 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