For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,412 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL are Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Royal Palm Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palm Bay, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6162 Minton Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Gr: K-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
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: #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.
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar
Charter School
720 Emerson Drive Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 329-5533
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 329-5533
Gr: K-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palm Bay, FL include Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Royal Palm Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palm Bay?
6 public middle schools are located in Palm Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palm Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palm Bay include: Pineapple Cove Classical Academy vs. Odyssey Charter School, Odyssey Charter School vs. Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Southwest Middle School vs. Odyssey Charter School
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