For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,644 students in 32953, FL (there are , serving 320 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 32953, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32953, FL are Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Merritt Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32953 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32953, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32953, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Gr: PK-6 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Merritt Island High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Mila Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
288 W Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1070
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Gardendale Separate Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-1000
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
North/central Area Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 633-3489
Gr: 3-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
32953, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gardendale Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 Grove Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1411
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32953, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32953, FL include Edgewood Jr/sr High School, Lewis Carroll Elementary School and Merritt Island High School.
How many public schools are located in 32953?
6 public schools are located in 32953.
What percentage of students in 32953 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 32953 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32953?
32953 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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