Best Schools in Vero Beach, Florida
30 schools · 19 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Vero Beach?
Use this page to compare every school in Vero Beach by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Osceola Magnet School
Elementary · Indian River. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Vero Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Indian River. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
St. Peter's Academy
Elementary · Indian River. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Vero Beach for 2026 are Osceola Magnet School (9.1/10), Vero Beach Elementary School (9.0/10), and St. Peter's Academy (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
30
20 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$402,317
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
30
20 public · 10 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$402,317
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Vero Beach schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Vero Beach
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 30 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osceola Magnet School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Vero Beach Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Peter's Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Indian River Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Beachland Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Glendale Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Oslo Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | North County Charter School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Gifford Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Dodgertown Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $80,882
- Median home value
- $402,317
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
46% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Vero Beach compares
Florida rank
#54 of 286
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$81k
108% of Florida median
Schools in this city
26
Indian River runs Vero Beach's public schools
20 public schools. Indian River is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Vero Beach is a Indian River school (20 of 20).
Among 19 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.6 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Vero Beach, not a citywide average.
4 of the 20 public schools are charters (20%), so the district split is not the whole market.
About Schools in Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach runs 20 ranked public schools with a city-wide average of 6.8 out of 10. Half the schools — 10 of 20 — score 7.0 or above, which means parents have a real spread of strong options rather than a handful of standouts propped up by weaker schools below. That distribution makes Vero Beach a market worth taking seriously for families doing their research.
The elementary tier is where the city's strength concentrates. Rosewood Magnet School leads the city at 9.4, the top score among all 20 ranked schools. Citrus Elementary (8.8) and Osceola Magnet School (8.7) sit just behind it, forming a top three that's genuinely deep. Liberty Magnet School (8.4) and Beachland Elementary (8.3) round out the top five. Five elementary schools clearing 8.0 is a meaningful cluster — parents with younger children have more high-performing choices here than the city's size might imply.
Three of those five top schools carry the magnet label: Rosewood, Osceola, and Liberty. Magnet enrollment typically runs on an application or lottery basis rather than automatic assignment by home address. Parents should track eligibility windows and application deadlines early — magnet seats are competitive, and missing a cycle usually means waiting a full year.
For families comparing Vero Beach to other markets, the 50% rate of 7-plus schools is the number to carry. It tells you performance isn't concentrated in one pocket of the city. That said, the gap from the top (9.4 at Rosewood) to the lower end of the ranked set is real, so address-level research still matters. The practical starting point: confirm whether your child qualifies for any of the three magnet schools, check home-zone assignments next, then compare those two baselines side by side before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
19 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 528 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 610 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 3 | 92 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 466 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 492 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 431 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 261 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 |
| 8 | 519 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 539 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 10 | 541 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
Show all 19 elementary schools in Vero Beach
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 834 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 587 students · 6th–8th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 967 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 15 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 691 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 2 | 56 students · 5th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 3 | 2,783 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Treasure Coast Boys AcademyPrivate 14 students · 6th–11th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 274 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | St Edward's SchoolPrivate 600 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Vero Beach
Vero Beach, Florida · 30 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$80,882
Median Home Value
$402,317
Median Rent
$1,490/mo
Population
127,126
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Community Profile
Vero Beach has a median household income of $80,882. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $402,317, with a median rent of $1,490/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 19
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Vero Beach, Florida
How many schools are in Vero Beach, Florida?
Vero Beach has 30 schools, including 20 public and 10 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Vero Beach, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Vero Beach is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Vero Beach, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Vero Beach on MySchoolScout is Osceola Magnet School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Vero Beach, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Vero Beach on MySchoolScout is Osceola Magnet School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Vero Beach, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Vero Beach on MySchoolScout is Oslo Middle School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best high school in Vero Beach, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Vero Beach on MySchoolScout is Indian River Charter High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Vero Beach, Florida?
Vero Beach is served by 1 school district: Indian River.
What is the education level in Vero Beach, Florida?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Vero Beach have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Vero Beach, Florida?
The median household income in Vero Beach is approximately $80,882 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Vero Beach, Florida?
Yes, Vero Beach has 10 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Suncoast Primary School with a score of 7.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vero Beach, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Vero Beach is 47.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Vero Beach, Florida?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.