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Palm Bay ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 696 students in Palm Bay, FL, 4% of all K-12 students in Palm Bay, FL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
63% of private schools in Palm Bay, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Palm Bay ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
5320 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-8866
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Map of Bread Of Life Christian Academy Corp.
Bread Of Life Christian Academy Corp.
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Christian
2174 Harris Ave Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(361) 372-6183
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
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Map of Great Leaps Academy
Great Leaps Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students
Special Education School
1320 Culver Dr Ne Ste 3
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 914-4055
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Map of Life Changers Christian Academy
Life Changers Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
2637 S Harbour City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901
Palm Bay, FL 32906
(321) 333-5168
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Map of Lifeline Academy
Lifeline Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
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Map of Palm Bay Baptist Academy
Palm Bay Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 125 students
Baptist
2601 Emerson Drive Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-3773
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Map of Puzzle Box Academy
Puzzle Box Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
Special Education School
2180 Julian Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 345-0861
(1)
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Palm Bay, Florida ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Presbyterian
720 Emerson Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-2661
(1)
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Map of Diamond Community School
Diamond Community School
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
2575 Doreatha Fields Avenue, NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 727-9436
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Map of El Sinai Christian Academy
El Sinai Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Assembly of God
351 Americana Blvd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 499-4673
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Map of Liberty High School
Liberty High School
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Alternative School
4630 Lipscomb St Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 446-4276
(2)
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Map of Palm Bay Christian Preschool
Palm Bay Christian Preschool
Gr: 2-12 | 23 students
Church of God
344 Emerson Dr NW
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 724-5503
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Palm Bay, FL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+14.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
696
Students
+4.7% (+31 students) 10-yr
$12,830
Avg. Tuition
+173.0% (+$8,130) 10-yr
25
Avg. Class Size
+38.9% (+7 students) 10-yr
42%
Students of Color
+10.5% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palm Bay)
This State (FL)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,772 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearPalm Bay, FL Total Schools
20258
202411
20238
20226
20219
202010
20198
20189
20178
20168
20157
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# Students
696 Students
481,428 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202587182179
202495175172
2023102179174
202278185185
202195178180
202091166171
201998176175
201890173172
201799186180
201699181178
201595166167
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% Students of Color
42%
48%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202542%47%34%
202441%47%34%
202335%46%33%
202241%45%33%
202141%45%32%
202044%45%32%
201932%42%31%
201831%42%31%
201741%37%32%
201641%39%32%
201538%41%32%
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0.72
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20250.720.730.65
20240.700.730.65
20230.640.730.65
20220.660.720.64
20210.660.720.64
20200.680.720.64
20190.540.710.63
20180.530.710.63
20170.540.690.61
20160.540.680.61
20150.480.680.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
55 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20258%19%9%
202412%20%9%
202310%19%9%
202216%18%8%
202114%18%9%
202013%18%9%
20199%18%8%
20189%18%8%
20179%16%8%
20169%16%8%
20158%16%8%
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# Black Students
164 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
23%
12%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202523%12%7%
202419%12%7%
202319%11%8%
202214%11%7%
202118%11%7%
202024%12%8%
201916%10%7%
201816%10%7%
201716%9%7%
201616%9%7%
201514%9%8%
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# White Students
292 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
41%
39%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202541%39%52%
202446%39%52%
202355%39%52%
202252%41%54%
202153%42%54%
202049%42%54%
201966%43%56%
201866%44%56%
201765%47%58%
201665%47%58%
201570%48%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
170 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
24%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202524%27%26%
202420%26%26%
202313%27%25%
202216%27%25%
202111%26%25%
202011%25%24%
20197%26%24%
20187%25%23%
20177%26%22%
20167%25%22%
20156%24%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
41,811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202511:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20219:111:111:1
20209:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202550%51%55%
202455%51%54%
202355%51%54%
202250%50%54%
202170%50%54%
202070%49%54%
201970%48%53%
201870%47%53%
201770%46%53%
201670%47%52%
201570%46%52%
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Average Class Size
25 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025251615
2024241515
2023221515
2022211515
2021181515
2020181515
2019181515
2018181515
2017181515
2016181515
2015181515
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Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
202511413
202441412
202341311
202211311
202141311
202041211
201941211
201841211
201741110
201641110
201541010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,830
$13,829

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
2025$12,830$14,120$15,012
2024$9,739$11,299$13,254
2023$4,700$10,452$12,626
2022$4,700$9,929$12,187
2021$4,700$9,496$11,800
2020$4,700$8,947$11,512
2019$4,700$8,878$11,293
2018$4,700$8,498$11,017
2017$4,700$8,019$10,708
2016$4,700$7,729$10,356
2015$4,700$7,558$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
5%
48%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPalm Bay, FL AvgFlorida (FL)National
20255%47%34%
20245%46%34%
20235%45%34%
20225%44%33%
20215%42%33%
20205%41%32%
20195%41%31%
20185%37%30%
20175%36%30%
20165%34%29%
20155%32%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Palm Bay, FL is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Palm Bay?
8 private schools are located in Palm Bay.
How diverse are private schools in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Palm Bay go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Palm Bay are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palm Bay?
63% of private schools in Palm Bay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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