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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Vero Beach Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,733 students in Vero Beach, FL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,614 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Vero Beach, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vero Beach, FL are Osceola Magnet School, Liberty Magnet School and St. Peter's Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vero Beach, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Vero Beach have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Vero Beach, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1110 18th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-5821
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6850 81st St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-5300
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
St. Peter's Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4250 38th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 562-1963
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Rosewood Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3850 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-3840
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Beachland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 Indian River Dr E
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 564-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Imagine At South Vero
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6000 4th St
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 567-2828
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Indian River Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6055 College Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 567-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Storm Grove Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6400 57th St
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Citrus Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2771 Citrus Pl
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 978-8350
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
North County Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6640 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 794-1941
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Indian River Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 20th St Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4940 8th St
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(772) 978-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Oslo Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 20th Ave Sw
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 564-3980
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Vero Beach Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 12th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Dodgertown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 43rd Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Gifford Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 28th Ct
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772) 564-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Vero Beach High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Ir Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1426 18th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-6240
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Student Education
Special Education School
1426 19th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 564-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Vero Beach, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Vero Beach, FL include Osceola Magnet School, Liberty Magnet School and St. Peter's Academy.
How many public schools are located in Vero Beach?
19 public schools are located in Vero Beach.
What percentage of students in Vero Beach go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Vero Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vero Beach?
Vero Beach public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vero Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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