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Brevard Public Schools Earn Top U.S. News & World Report Rankings Among Florida Schools

By  //  October 21, 2026

Several BPS schools earn spots among Florida’s highest-ranked schools

Brevard Public Schools is celebrating strong statewide recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, with several BPS schools earning spots among Florida’s highest-ranked schools.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard Public Schools is celebrating strong statewide recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings, with several BPS schools earning spots among Florida’s highest-ranked schools.

Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies in Cocoa Beach leads the district’s elementary schools, ranking No. 8 in Florida and No. 1 among Brevard elementary schools.

The BPS elementary schools ranked in Florida’s top 100 are:

■ No. 8 — Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies, Cocoa Beach
■ No. 23 — West Melbourne Elementary School for Science, West Melbourne
■ No. 34 — Robert L. Stevenson Elementary School, Merritt Island
■ No. 64 — Manatee Elementary School, Viera
■ No. 94 — Gemini Elementary School, Melbourne Beach

Viera Elementary School also earned strong statewide recognition, ranking No. 103 in Florida, just outside the top 100.

BPS also earned top statewide recognition at the middle school level. The district’s highest-ranked middle schools are:

■ No. 6 — West Shore Junior/Senior High School, Melbourne
■ No. 8 — Edgewood Jr/Sr High School, Merritt Island

“Having our schools recognized among the very best in Florida is something our entire district can be proud of,” said Dr. Mark Rendell, Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools.

“Having our schools recognized among the very best in Florida is something our entire district can be proud of,” said Dr. Mark Rendell, Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools.

“These rankings reflect the hard work happening in our classrooms every day and the commitment of our teachers, school leaders, staff, students, and families. Their dedication to student success continues to make a difference across Brevard County.”

Recognition at both the elementary and middle school levels reflects BPS’ continued commitment to academic excellence and to preparing students for success throughout their educational journey.

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