Best Public Schools in Zip Code 32940

The 9 schools in zip code 32940 (Viera/Melbourne, FL) serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade within the high-performing Brevard district, which ranks in the 66th percentile statewide, and are characterized by strong academic outcomes, low poverty rates, and a mix of traditional public and charter options.

The standout school is Viera Elementary School, which holds the highest state ranking in the area (97th percentile) and boasts exceptional test scores, such as 93% proficiency in 5th-grade science, while serving the most affluent student population with only 8.47% free/reduced lunch. Viera Charter School is another high achiever, with perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 EOC exams, though charter performance varies—Pinecrest Academy Space Coast is the lowest-performing non-alternative school, with 8th-grade math proficiency at just 6%. Viera High School excels across the board with a 98.6% graduation rate and strong proficiency in Biology (81%) and US History (85%). Viera Middle School shows a math gap, with 99% proficiency in advanced Geometry but only 54% in 7th-grade math. The alternative Devereux Hospital serves a specialized population with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio and $24,485 per student spending, but has 0% test scores due to its therapeutic focus.

Key metrics show all traditional elementary schools—Manatee Elementary School, Quest Elementary School, and Suntree Elementary School—rank in the top 12% of Florida elementary schools, with chronic absenteeism rates between 8.5% and 11.2%, well below the state average of 31.4%. The average free/reduced lunch rate across non-alternative schools is 19.8%, indicating relative affluence. Spending per student ranges from $8,767 at Viera High School to $11,820 at traditional elementary schools, while charters spend about $9,219. Overall, this area offers consistently high performance, with the "Viera Elementary effect" concentrating advantage, but families should note the middle school math gap and the mixed quality of charter schools.