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Palm Bay Private Schools

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 public schools (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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palm Bay Private 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 Private 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 Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
696
Students
$12,830
Avg. Tuition
25
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palm Bay)
This State (FL)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
696 Students
480,167 Students
% Students of Color
42%
48%
0.72
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
90,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
164 Students
55,341 Students
% Black Students
23%
12%
# White Students
292 Students
180,771 Students
% White Students
41%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
170 Students
129,993 Students
% of Others Students
24%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
41,821 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%
Average Class Size
25 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
14 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,830
$12,529
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
48%
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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