Brevard Public Schools · 32901 · 32904 · 32934 · 32935 · 32940
Melbourne Schools
by Zone
Melbourne spans three high school zones — your ZIP code determines which campus your children attend. Understanding the zone map before buying can be the most important school decision you make.
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High school zones in city
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ZIP codes · schools vary by ZIP
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Brevard Public Schools district
Selective
Palm Bay Magnet — any address
Melbourne has multiple high school zones — ZIP code matters
Unlike Viera (where 98% of addresses zone to one high school), Melbourne proper spans Melbourne High, Eau Gallie High, and Viera High zones depending on where in the city you buy. School-focused buyers must verify the exact zone for every address — not just the city or ZIP — before making an offer.
High schools · grades 9–12
Three zones across the city
Zone 1 · 32901 / 32904
Melbourne High School
74 Bulldog Blvd, Melbourne FL 32901 · Est. 1927
The historic main campus for downtown Melbourne, south Melbourne, and most of West Melbourne. The oldest high school in Brevard County — strong in vocational programs and traditional athletics. Serves the most affordable and centrally located Melbourne price tiers.
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32901 · 32904 (most addresses)
Zone 2 · 32934 / 32935
Eau Gallie High School
1400 Commodore Blvd, Melbourne FL 32935
Serves the Eau Gallie Arts District, North Melbourne, and the Lake Washington corridor. Named for the historic Eau Gallie community absorbed by Melbourne in 1969. Arts-adjacent culture given proximity to Eau Gallie's Main Street arts district. Generally considered a step up from Melbourne High by most school-tracking buyers.
Covers
32934 · 32935 (most addresses)
Zone 3 · 32940 + selective
Viera High &
Palm Bay Magnet
Viera: 32940 zone · Palm Bay Magnet: county-wide application
Viera High is Brevard's highest-performing high school and serves 32940 addresses (Suntree, Viera, Baytree). If you're targeting this zone, see the Viera schools guide. Palm Bay Magnet is a selective-admission option open to any Melbourne address by application.
Zone lookup by community / ZIP
Approximate based on BPS zone maps. Always verify at the Brevard Public Schools School Locator with the specific street address — zone boundaries can split streets.
| Community / Area | ZIP Zone | High School | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Melbourne / New Haven Ave (32901) | South · 32901 | Melbourne High | |
| Palm Circle Estates (32901) | South · 32901 | Melbourne High | |
| West Melbourne (32904) | West · 32904 | Melbourne High | Most addresses |
| Deer Run / West Melbourne suburban (32904) | West · 32904 | Melbourne High | Verify — some may zone differently |
| Eau Gallie Arts District (32935) | North · 32935 | Eau Gallie High | |
| North Melbourne (32934) | North · 32934 | Eau Gallie High | Most addresses |
| Lake Washington corridor (32934) | North · 32934 | Eau Gallie High | Verify boundary |
| Wickham Park area (32935) | North · 32935 | Eau Gallie High | |
| Suntree / Viera / Baytree (32940) | East · 32940 | Viera High | See Viera schools guide |
| Any Melbourne address (selective) | County-wide | Palm Bay Magnet | Application-based, not zone-based |
Approximate zone assignments — verify every address with BPS School Locator before purchase.
Higher-education ecosystem
Melbourne is home to Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), a nationally ranked STEM university with programs in engineering, aviation, oceanography, and business. FIT's presence draws a highly educated workforce — L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and NASA all operate major facilities in Brevard — which concentrates school-quality-conscious families in the Melbourne metro and supports consistent demand for the stronger school zones.
Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) operates its main campus in Cocoa with a Melbourne campus on Wickham Road. EFSC's dual-enrollment program gives high school students access to college credit — an option available through multiple Brevard high schools.
School FAQs — Melbourne
What high school do Melbourne FL students attend?
Melbourne spans multiple high school zones in Brevard Public Schools. Downtown and south Melbourne (ZIP 32901) and most of West Melbourne (32904) zone to Melbourne High School. North Melbourne and the Eau Gallie corridor (32934, 32935) zone to Eau Gallie High School. The 32940 ZIP (Suntree, Viera, Baytree) zones to Viera High School — see the separate Viera schools guide. Palm Bay Magnet High School accepts applications from across the county by selective admission. Always verify the specific street address at the BPS School Locator before purchase.
Are Melbourne FL schools good?
Melbourne is served by Brevard Public Schools, which holds an A rating from the Florida Department of Education as a district. Individual school performance varies across the city's five ZIP codes. The strongest school outcomes in the Melbourne metro are generally associated with the 32940 ZIP (Viera/Suntree) — see the Viera schools guide. Within Melbourne proper, the Eau Gallie corridor and Lake Washington communities offer solid public school options. Palm Bay Magnet High provides a selective-admission pathway available to any Brevard address.
What ZIP code should I target in Melbourne for the best schools?
For school-focused buyers in Melbourne, the 32940 ZIP (Viera, Suntree, Baytree) zones to Viera High School, Brevard's highest-performing high school by most metrics. Within Melbourne proper, the 32934 and 32935 ZIPs (Eau Gallie, Lake Washington, North Melbourne) are generally considered to offer stronger school outcomes than the downtown/south 32901 zone. The specific street matters more than the ZIP — always verify with the BPS School Locator.
What is Palm Bay Magnet High School?
Palm Bay Magnet High School is a selective-admission magnet program within Brevard Public Schools open to qualifying students from across the county — not zone-based. It serves students with strong academic performance and is one of the county's higher-performing high schools. Families in any Melbourne ZIP code can apply through the BPS magnet process; admission is based on academics and available seats, not home address.
Is Florida Tech (FIT) relevant to Melbourne home buyers?
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), located in Melbourne, influences the local market in two ways for school-focused buyers: it attracts a highly educated workforce (engineering, aerospace, science) that creates strong community interest in school quality, and its proximity is a factor for families who want university facilities — planetarium, athletic fields, science programs — accessible to K–12 students. FIT is separate from the K–12 public school system but contributes to the academic culture of the area.
School zone expertise
Which Melbourne zone puts you in the right school?
Melbourne's school zone picture is more complex than most Brevard markets. Ryan works the Brevard market daily and can identify which specific addresses fall in which zone — and which communities carry a premium because of it.