For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,717 students in 32168, FL (there are , serving 361 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 32168, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32168, FL are Chisholm Elementary School, Read-pattillo Elementary School and Samsula Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32168 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32168, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32168, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
557 Ronnoc Ln
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7340
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Read-pattillo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7400
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Samsula Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
248 N Samsula Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-6650
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-6650
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Myrtle Ave
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-7450
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
New Smyrna Beach High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 10th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32168, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32168, FL include Chisholm Elementary School, Read-pattillo Elementary School and Samsula Academy.
How many public schools are located in 32168?
5 public schools are located in 32168.
What percentage of students in 32168 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 32168 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32168?
32168 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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