St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - 8th grader with his buddy

Best Palm Bay Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 658 students in Palm Bay, FL.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Palm Bay, FL is St. Joseph Catholic School.
71% of private elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Palm Bay Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - 8th grader with his buddy
(Catholic)
5320 Babcock St Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 723-8866
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Bread Of Life Christian Academy Corp.
(Christian)
2174 Harris Ave Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(361) 372-6183
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Faith Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
2637 S Harbour City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901
Palm Bay, FL 32906
(321) 333-5168
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Lifeline Academy
1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Palm Bay Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2601 Emerson Drive Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-3773
Gr: NS-12 | 125 students
Puzzle Box Academy
Special Education School
(1)
2180 Julian Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 345-0861
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
720 Emerson Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-2661
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate listed
2575 Doreatha Fields Avenue, NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 727-9436
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students
351 Americana Blvd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 499-4673
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
4630 Lipscomb St Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 446-4276
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
344 Emerson Dr NW
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 724-5503
Gr: 2-12 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Palm Bay)
This State (FL)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
658 Students
413,849 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
37,367 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
25 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,495
$13,736
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
48%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.73
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
11,801 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
77,020 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
19%
# Black Students
162 Students
49,850 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
266 Students
164,564 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,144 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
166 Students
104,642 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Palm Bay, FL is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Palm Bay?
7 private elementary schools are located in Palm Bay.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Palm Bay?
71% of private elementary schools in Palm Bay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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