2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in Brevard County

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  293 reviews

Senior: West Shore has been a six year long experience because it integrates middle and high school. Being integrated has the benefit of being able to take more advanced classes, seniority guidance, and a comfortable transition each grade! However, it also means younger grades are underrepresented and makes it feel more prioritized to older grades, and is very awkward to be the younger students as there is a big age gap between students. Overall, the school is very academically driven, so this means the school has a lot more homework. The school also restricts duel enrollment which is disappointing, but has a hard focus on AP classes. Teachers have been mostly top tier giving me a great education. On another hand, all sports, except soccer, are underfunded and often require student efforts for them to work out! Then, continuing on student activities the school is very strict about what students can do often resulting in less freedom because of fear of getting kicked out.... Read 293 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 946

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  343 reviews

Alum: I am so grateful for the teachers and staff at Edgewood. They truly care about their students, and each other, and give the school a family environment. My freshman year is when we got shut down by the pandemic, and although my sophomore year was a little rocky, I was blessed to have fantastic junior and senior years. The teachers really made a difference in my school experiences. I feel that if the administration continues to keep that family environment that supports and uplifts, it'll continue to be a great experience for those who attend Edgewood. Keep the right people and keep a good thing going!... Read 343 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 922

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  221 reviews

Junior: Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School has given me the opportunity to create a relationship with my teachers and peers that I can hold onto for the rest of my life! The teachers and faculty that I met while attending CBHS did everything they could to ensure our safety and prepare us for our bet possible futures. CBHS offers International Baccalaureate classes , which is a great way to challenge your academic abilities and further your chances of acceptance to a university. From my personal experience at CBHS I can 100% these are the best years of my life. One thing I would like students and administration t take more action in is, advancing our sports, clubs, and activities. It felt like students took CBHS sports as a joke and didn't want to participate because they were worried about other schools opinions, but sports and clubs are a big factor of the high schools experience.... Read 221 reviews

• grade A

• Students 943

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-6

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 116

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: As a current alum, I attended PCCA for the past 7 years. I had amazing experiences overall with my teachers and the academics provided. The only complaint was that there wasn’t many opportunities for electives, sports, or even the option to dual enroll earlier, delaying me from receiving my AA degree. The teachers care about their students as well as the admin.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,027

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Merritt Island, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  52 reviews

Senior: This school fosters a genuine relationship with Christ in each of its students. The small-school culture promotes closeness in the classes. Although, new students may struggle to fit in due to already firmly established friend groups. Senior year brings many events and activities to fellowship. High school retreat is a great time to grow closer to friends and, most importantly, to Jesus. Bible class and Chapel are genuine and authentic. All seniors take Apologetics and Ethics to prepare for life after high school. Drama and music are a key part of the school’s culture. This past year they performed “Newsies.” Many students attend FBCMI’s(First Baptist Church of Merritt Island)youth group: Firehouse. This youth group fulfills the mission of making disciples. Every Wednesday students go to be fed spiritually and to fellowship with their peers. Overall, Merritt Island Christian School is a great school with great staff and great kids with a heart after God.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A

• Students 409

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We are entering our 4th year here and we love it. Our school may not have some things that other schools have like sports teams or a big gymnasium, but we have excellent teachers and office staff. They truly care for our kiddos and their education. There will always be a special teacher that especially touches your heart and we have had several here at WMSS. We have had some teachers move or some office staff retire, but it doesn't deter from the excellence this school provides. We are a family. We support each other. My kids love their school which makes me beam as a parent.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 544

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  452 reviews

Senior: Something I really appreciate about Rockledge high school is the amount of different types of electives they offer. There's something for everyone! There are electives geared towards trade schools like auto mechanics, electives geared towards college preparedness like AVID, and electives geared toward careers like 911 telecommunications. If it weren't for the large range of electives I wouldn't have found my passion: forensics. In fact I wouldn't have even had a plan for my future.... Read 452 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,568

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-6

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 406

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, 9-12

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  568 reviews

Alum: The teachers at Viera High were some of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met. They really give students the tools they need to become independent and provide a strong foundation for a college degree and life in the workforce. I enjoyed my time at Viera and felt like I truly belonged. I joined sports and clubs and was active in the school community. I cannot imagine attending another Brevard public high school. When they say Viera is the best, they mean it!... Read 568 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,216

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Viera Charter School is a premiere elementary and middle school! As a parent, I cannot say enough great things about the teachers. They really care about their students' education and well being. We are a military family, and we feel that VCS is truly a village and everyone is watching out for all our children. Apart from the fantastic teachers, the admin works tirelessly to bring the best possible curriculum to the school. We have programs in place such as AVID and Cambridge, that make the school's learning environment so successful. Viera Charter also has a great School Resource Office, who goes above and beyond for the kids there. There is also a great amount of clubs and sports, for all ages! We are very fortunate to live in a district with such wonderful schools and teachers. But, I think VCS is just above the rest with their teachers, curriculum, and activities for all grades. It's definitely worth looking into to. I am grateful and blessed we chose this school for our girls.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,351

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Amazing school I have been going to for 6 whole years and enjoyed all of them. I know more than my friends from scouts in Math, Reading, Science, and History. All of the teachers are nice and understanding but still have limits. This is coming from a former student who went here. My siblings still go here and they like it too.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 842

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Our both kids (1st and 3rd grade) simply love going to Quest. Since the K level they both have had amazing and carrying teachers. The school is strong academically but not overwhelming to the point of taking away the fun from childhood. In the last years, overcrowding seems to become the issue with Viera area growing rapidly. Uncertainty of school zoning, with plans changing every year, add to the problem.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 673

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 498

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 594

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Love Holland Elementary! The teachers take pride in their profession and are excellent at providing individualized instruction to students. My students have thrived at Holland. Staff is caring, activity teachers are amazing!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 444

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  353 reviews

Senior: Satellite High School has allowed me to experience a great deal of success in a multitude of different academic and extra-curricular activities. I’ve been a part of the Varsity Football program, as well as the theater and music department. Both taught me many valuable life lessons, as I experienced a very successful football season, participation in full musical productions, and was awarded countless medals of top achievement at district and state competitions.... Read 353 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,511

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 595

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  38 reviews

Senior: I personally had a fantastic experience at odyssey. I've been at this school since vpk and will also be graduating from this school. I have been given many opportunities to leave this school, but I always choose to stay because odyssey gives me many vigorous activities to strengthen my knowledge. I have always shown courtesy towards the staff because they make the school a safe environment to learn. As someone who has been attending this school my whole life, I am very grateful to everyone who attends/ works at Odyssey because they are the reason I have been able to achieve my goals to pursue my dream.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,821

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 671

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 408

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: I love my school because the teachers I have are very helpful and I’m very proud to go to the number one school in brevard... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 843

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 538

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 427

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Brevard Public Schools, FL•

• PK, 9-12

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  366 reviews

Junior: Merritt Island High school is a wonderful community, every student finds their own special path in the school. I am a part of the Theatre department, which is an incredible program with some amazing teachers. Every program at Merritt island is well supported with kind and caring teachers, parents and administration. The students all have such a strong community. Every football game is attended by the majority of the student body, as well as soccer games, baseball and volleyball. Merritt Island has a very strong sports programs, especially volleyball. The school also offers a wide range of clubs, we have a very strong SGA, Marine Science club, International Thespians, GSA and so many more. I personally am apart of six clubs in total, each wonderful organizations . Overall, I’m extremely grateful for my decisions to attend Merritt Island High school. Once a Mustang always a Mustang!... Read 366 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,524

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1