For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,659 students in 32901, FL (there are , serving 856 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 32901, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL are Melbourne Senior High School, University Park Elementary School and Stone Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32901 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32901, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32901, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74 Bulldog Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5880
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2566
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2566
Gr: PK-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Stone Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-0741
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-0741
Gr: 7-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Pirate Ln
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
32901, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Intervention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3661 S Babcock Street
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 631-1911
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 631-1911
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
South Area Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1362 South Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
1362 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
1362 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5977
South Area Arc Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1362 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 722-5350
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 722-5350
Summit Quest Charter Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P. O. Box 2798
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2523
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-2523
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32901, FL include Melbourne Senior High School, University Park Elementary School and Stone Magnet Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32901?
4 public schools are located in 32901.
What percentage of students in 32901 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 32901 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32901?
32901 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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