For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,661 students in 32905, FL (there are , serving 450 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 32905, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32905, FL are Riviera Elementary School, Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Palm Bay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32905 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32905, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32905, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Riviera Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 676-4237
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 676-4237
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Palm Bay Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Alamanda Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-1055
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-1055
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
32905, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milestones Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4400 S Dixie Highway, Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Riverdale Country Day School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1975 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 728-2856
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32905, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32905, FL include Riviera Elementary School, Palm Bay Academy Charter School and Palm Bay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 32905?
3 public schools are located in 32905.
What percentage of students in 32905 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 32905 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32905?
32905 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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