For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,770 students in Merritt Island, FL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Merritt Island, FL are Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merritt Island, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merritt Island have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merritt Island, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1450 Martin Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 454-3550
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 454-3550
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Grades: PK-6
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Tropical Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 S Courtenay Pkwy
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 454-1080
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 454-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Banana River Dr
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 452-2085
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 452-2085
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #55.
Mila Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
288 W Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Grades: 3-12
| 93 students
Merritt Island, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Merritt Island, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merritt Island, FL include Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Tropical Elementary School. Merritt Island has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merritt Island?
7 public elementary schools are located in Merritt Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Merritt Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Merritt Island include: Mila Elementary School vs. Audubon Elementary School, Audubon Elementary School vs. Mila Elementary School, Mila Elementary School vs. Lewis Carroll Elementary School
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