K-12 Education

Indian River County Public School District boasts a 96% graduation rate, one of the top four highest rates in FL.  For two years in a row, it is also an "A" School District, as rated by the FL Department of Education. The School District comprises 27 schools:

• Thirteen elementary schools, three of which are magnet schools
• Four middle schools (grades 6 through 8)
• Two comprehensive senior high schools (grades 9 through 12)
• A charter high school
• A charter junior high
• Two charter elementary schools

Vero Beach High School and Sebastian River High School offer extensive academic and career/technical programs to expand and retain high‐value industries and sustain a vibrant economy. Many of these programs offer students a state/national certification upon completion. The academic programs provide Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and honor classes. 

The School District’s career and technical education programs at Treasure Coast Technical College provide students with hands-on experiences reflecting job tasks and responsibilities in many career fields.  Partnering with local businesses and trade associations, each program includes the academic and technical skills required to be successful in today’s job market. The School District also closely partners with Indian River State College, awarding students with articulated college credits for program completion in career and technical education at the high school level.

PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

Indian River County has several outstanding choices for students and parents interested in private and parochial school opportunities in grades K-12.