For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,878 students in 32901, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 756 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 32901, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL are Melbourne Senior High School, University Park Elementary School and Stone Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32901 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32901, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32901, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74 Bulldog Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5880
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2566
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2566
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Stone Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-0741
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-0741
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pirate Ln
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
945 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 221-7001
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 221-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL include Melbourne Senior High School, University Park Elementary School and Stone Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32901?
5 public schools are located in 32901.
What percentage of students in 32901 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 32901 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32901?
32901 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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