For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,226 students in 32953, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32953, FL are Lewis Carroll Elementary School, Mila Elementary School and Gardendale Separate Day School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32953 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32953, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32953, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Carroll Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Skyline Blvd
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1234
Grades: PK-6
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Mila Elementary School
(Math: 46% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 93 students
32953, Florida 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32953, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32953, FL include Lewis Carroll Elementary School, Mila Elementary School and Gardendale Separate Day School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32953?
4 public elementary schools are located in 32953.
What is the racial composition of students in 32953?
32953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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