For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,798 students in 32909, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 32909, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32909, FL are Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy and Royal Palm Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32909 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32909, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32909, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odyssey Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1755 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 733-0442
Gr: K-12 | 1,917 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Wyoming Dr Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 345-4117
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 345-4117
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Royal Palm Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7145 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0650
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 Mara Loma Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 674-6145
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 674-6145
Gr: PK-6 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3175 Jupiter Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Waco Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 Eldron Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 952-5800
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32909, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32909, FL include Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy and Royal Palm Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 32909?
7 public schools are located in 32909.
What percentage of students in 32909 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 32909 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32909?
32909 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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