For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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