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

Best Palm Bay Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,040 students in Palm Bay, FL (there are 20 public schools, serving 17,351 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Palm Bay, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Palm Bay, FL include Covenant Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
73% of private schools in Palm Bay, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Palm Bay Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Covenant Christian School
(Presbyterian)
(1)
720 Emerson Dr Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-2661
Grades: PK-12
| 285 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Bread Of Life Christian Academy Corp.
(Christian)
2174 Harris Ave Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(361) 372-6183
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
El Sinai Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
351 Americana Blvd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 499-4673
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Faith Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
341 Emerson Dr Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 727-3593
Grades: 1-12
| 23 students
Great Leaps Academy
Special Education School
1320 Culver Dr Ne Ste 3
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 914-4055
Grades: Inquire with school
| 38 students
2637 S Harbour City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901
Palm Bay, FL 32906
(321) 333-5168
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Lifeline Academy
1080 Port Malabar Blvd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 304-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Palm Bay Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2601 Emerson Drive Se
Palm Bay, FL 32909
(321) 723-3773
Grades: NS-12
| 125 students
Palm Bay Christian Preschool
(Church of God)
344 Emerson Dr NW
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 724-5503
Grades: 2-12
| 23 students
Puzzle Box Academy
Special Education School
(1)
2180 Julian Ave Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 345-0861
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2575 Doreatha Fields Avenue, NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 727-9436
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
4630 Lipscomb St Ne Ste 1
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 446-4276
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Palm Bay, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Palm Bay, FL include Covenant Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Palm Bay?
11 private schools are located in Palm Bay.
How diverse are private schools in Palm Bay?
Palm Bay private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Palm Bay go to private school?
6% 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?
73% of private schools in Palm Bay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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