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Best Palm Bay Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,529 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL are Westside Elementary School, Port Malabar Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Bay, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Palm Bay have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Palm Bay, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2175 Degroodt Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 956-5050
Gr: PK-6 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Port Malabar Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Pioneer Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 725-0070
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1651 Mara Loma Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 674-6145
Gr: PK-6 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Del Mundo St Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 768-0465
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Lockmar Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 Pepper St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 676-3730
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Glendale Ave Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 951-4920
Gr: PK-6 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Jupiter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Tupelo Rd Sw
Palm Bay, FL 32908
(321) 952-5990
Gr: PK-6 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Riviera Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Riviera Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 676-4237
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3175 Jupiter Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Waco Blvd Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 676-1319
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Palm Bay Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Alamanda Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-1055
Gr: PK-6 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Easter Seals Florida Inc. (Closed 2023)
6050 Babcock St Se Ste 18
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 633-1000
Milestones Community Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4400 S Dixie Highway, Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 729-0500
Gr: 5-8 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Oakwood Academy (Closed 2008)
7145 S Babcock St Se
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
Gr: K-8
Palm Bay Community Charter-patriot Campus Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1350 Wyoming Dr
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
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
Gr: K-12
South Area Head Start (Closed 2023)
1430 Knecht Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 722-4170
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palm Bay, FL include Westside Elementary School, Port Malabar Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palm Bay?
11 public preschools are located in Palm Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palm Bay are often viewed compared to one another?

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