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Best Melbourne Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 9,821 students in Melbourne, FL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Melbourne, FL are West Shore Junior/senior High School, Viera Charter School and Pinecrest Academy Space Coast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melbourne, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Melbourne have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Melbourne, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Gr: 7-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Viera Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6206 Breslay Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 541-1434
Gr: K-8 | 1,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Space Coast
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7550 Stadium Pkwy
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 307-7230
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At West Melbourne
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3455 Norfolk Pkwy
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 499-2585
Gr: K-10 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2155 Croton Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-6430
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Central Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Wingate Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 722-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 1,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Imagine Schools At West Melbourne
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3355 Imagine Way
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 768-6200
Gr: K-7 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Dr. W.j. Creel Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Glenwood Dr
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 259-3233
Gr: PK-7 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Stone Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 723-0741
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Pirate Ln
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-5900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Devereux Hospital
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Devereux Dr
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 242-9100
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Residential Services
Special Education School
2700 Judge Fran Jaimeson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
945 S Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 221-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
South Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2175 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4770
Gr: 1-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Viera Middle School
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000
Gr: 7-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Melbourne, FL?
How many public middle schools are located in Melbourne?
15 public middle schools are located in Melbourne.
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne?
Melbourne public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Melbourne are often viewed compared to one another?

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