For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 7,043 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Palm Bay, FL are Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Bayside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Palm Bay, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Odyssey Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palm Bay, FL (2025)
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 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Bayside High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Heritage High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Malabar Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 722-4178
Gr: 9-12 | 2,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Palm Bay, 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%
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%
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 high schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Palm Bay, FL include Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, Odyssey Charter School and Bayside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Bay?
4 public high schools are located in Palm Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Palm Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Palm Bay include: Heritage High School vs. Bayside High School, Bayside High School vs. Heritage High School, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy vs. Odyssey Charter School
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