Melbourne Education
Brevard County has 97 public and private elementary and middle schools, 14 high schools, and 42 schools in an other classification
Some of the Listings:
Colleges/Universities:

•  Barry University
•  Florida Institute of Technology
•  University of Central Florida
•  Webster University
•  Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Junior/Community Colleges:

• Brevard Community College
• Keiser College
• Florida Metropolitan University

Brevard Community College (BCC) serves all sections of the county with campuses in Cocoa, Melbourne, Titusville and Palm Bay. The college's president says, "We are proud that one of every two citizens of Brevard County is served each year with classes, culture or events by BCC.

" Open Campus, a Patrick Center branch on the air force base and classes at Kennedy Space Center expand the community-oriented school's reach. The full two-year curriculum is also offered for home-based learners via WBCC TV68. BCC maintains a strong reputation for its academic programs. It's an important part of the 28-member system of state-supported, two-year community colleges.

The closest of the state's 10 major four-year schools is the University of Central Florida University (UCF) in Orlando, which maintains a branch in Brevard County. Highly respected academically, Florida Institute of Technology (a.k.a. Florida Tech), a four-year private university, is located on 175 landscaped acres in Melbourne.

Adult Education

Palm Bay Adult Education Ctr (321) 952-5914
101 Pirate Ln Melbourne, FL 32901     

Programs Offered

• Adult Basic Education (ABE) provides literacy instruction for students functioning at grade levels 0.0 through 8.9 on the TABE Test.
• Adult High School Diploma (AHS) allows adult students to work toward their high school diploma.
• Child Care Program is available before and after school at all public elementary schools in Brevard County except Holland Elementary.
• Citizenship classes prepare ESOL students for success in the Naturalization process.
• Enrichment classes offer low cost community education in a wide variety of subjects including basic computer skills.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teaches communication skills and cultural competencies.
• Family Literacy includes the Zoo Explorers Project which provides literacy education for parents and remediation for students who are functioning below grade level.
• GED Preparatory Instruction (GED) prepares a student to take the Official GED Tests.
• Project Success for Adults with Disabilities is a transitional program to assist students in meeting their educational and career goals.

In addition to the schools offered in Brevard County, Orlando is just 67 miles away, which makes all their facilities usable.

In conclusion, Melbourne and the Brevard county area, has great educational resources and due to the increase in residents and home appreciation, the tax base is increasing meaning even more schools in the future.

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