For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,154 students in 32909, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL are Odyssey Charter School, Royal Palm Charter School and Southwest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32909 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32909, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32909, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
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 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
32909, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7145 S Babcock St Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-0442
Gr: 4-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Orion Preparatory Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1350 Wyoming Dr Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-8737
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-8737
Gr: K-8
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Palm Bay Municipal Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1350 Wyoming Dr
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 409-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32909, FL include Odyssey Charter School, Royal Palm Charter School and Southwest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32909?
3 public middle schools are located in 32909.
What is the racial composition of students in 32909?
32909 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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