Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 32958

This analysis examines three elementary schools in zip code 32958 (Sebastian, FL), serving grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Indian River School District, which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide.

Treasure Coast Elementary School is the standout performer, earning a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year. It is the largest school with 679 students and achieves the highest academic results despite having the lowest per-student spending ($11,064) and the highest student-teacher ratio (16.1). Treasure Coast is the only school in the zip code to exceed district averages in 5th Grade Science (78% vs. 69%) and 5th Grade Math (76% vs. 67%). In contrast, Pelican Island Elementary School spends significantly more per student ($17,520) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.6), yet its academic performance trails Treasure Coast in most subjects. Pelican Island shows extreme volatility in 5th-grade ELA scores, jumping from 33% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 72% in 2025-2026. Sebastian Elementary School serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (63.78% free/reduced lunch) and has experienced the most significant ranking decline, dropping from the 83rd to the 71st percentile. Its 5th-grade Science proficiency (60%) is the lowest in the zip code and matches the state average, falling 9 points behind the district.

A key takeaway is that all three schools have chronic absenteeism rates below both the district (35.0%) and state (31.4%) averages, a positive community indicator. However, a concerning pattern emerges across all schools: 3rd-grade ELA and Math scores are consistently strong, but performance drops by 5th grade, particularly in ELA. For example, at Treasure Coast, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency is 80%, but 5th-grade ELA falls to 63%. This suggests challenges in sustaining early academic gains as the curriculum becomes more complex. Science performance clearly differentiates the schools, with Treasure Coast (78%) and Pelican Island (77%) being elite performers, while Sebastian Elementary (60%) has the most significant area for improvement.