Brevard Public Schools · 32754 / 32776 · North Brevard · Space Coast
Mims & Scottsmoor Schools
BPS A-rated · Astronaut High
Mims and Scottsmoor are served by Brevard Public Schools — an A-rated Florida district. Astronaut High School (STEM aerospace pathways, Kennedy Space Center heritage) and Madison Middle serve north Brevard. BPS A-rated quality at rural Space Coast pricing.
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BPS district grade
STEM
Astronaut High aerospace paths
Rural
North Brevard large-lot market
32754
Mims primary ZIP
Mims and Scottsmoor offer BPS A-rated schools at rural north Brevard pricing — stronger district than adjacent Volusia County to the north
Brevard Public Schools (A-rated) is a genuine advantage for Mims and Scottsmoor buyers compared to Volusia County Schools (B-rated) just across the county line. Astronaut High's Space Coast STEM identity is a meaningful differentiator for families drawn to the Kennedy Space Center / aerospace industry connection. The rural character and large lots are the primary lifestyle driver, but the A-rated BPS school quality adds real value that lower-rated rural Florida alternatives don't offer.
School profile
High School · 9–12
STEM · SpaceAstronaut High School
Named for and themed around the Space Coast's astronaut heritage. Astronaut High offers aerospace and STEM curriculum pathways reflecting proximity to Kennedy Space Center. A comprehensive BPS campus in the A-rated district serving north Brevard County. Competes in the same high-quality BPS system as Viera High, Satellite High, and Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr. The STEM and aerospace identity is a genuine differentiator for north Brevard families.
Middle School · 6–8
Madison Middle School
Serves Mims and north Brevard in BPS. Feeds into Astronaut High for most north Brevard addresses. Part of Brevard's A-rated district. Madison Middle is the standard middle school feeder for the Titusville/Mims corridor. Verify specific Scottsmoor and rural north Brevard addresses at the BPS school locator — very rural addresses may have different or distance-based assignments.
Elementary · K–5
Pinewood Elementary
Serves much of the Mims community. Named for the natural character of north Brevard's pine flatwoods environment. Part of the A-rated BPS district. Elementary assignments in Scottsmoor (very rural, 32776) may differ — verify any rural north Brevard address at the BPS school locator. Pinewood is the standard elementary assignment for central Mims addresses.
Zone lookup by area
Approximate. Rural addresses require verification. Verify at the Brevard Public Schools locator.
| Area | Elementary | Middle | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mims core (32754) | Pinewood Elem / verify | Madison Middle | Astronaut High School |
| Mims / Indian River Lagoon (32754) | Pinewood Elem / verify | Madison Middle / verify | Astronaut High School |
| Scottsmoor (32776) | Verify with BPS — rural | Madison Middle / verify | Astronaut High / verify |
| Mims / Titusville boundary (32754/32780) | Verify with BPS | Madison Middle / verify | Astronaut High School |
School FAQs — Mims & Scottsmoor
What schools serve Mims and Scottsmoor FL?
Mims (32754) and Scottsmoor (32776) are unincorporated north Brevard County communities served by Brevard Public Schools (BPS). Astronaut High School is the primary high school for the north Brevard corridor. Madison Middle School serves grades 6-8 for most Mims and Scottsmoor addresses. Pinewood Elementary serves much of the Mims community. Scottsmoor is a very rural community where some addresses may have different or more distant school assignments. BPS is an A-rated Florida district. Always verify the specific school assignment at the BPS school locator for any address in north Brevard.
Are Mims and Scottsmoor FL schools good?
Mims and Scottsmoor are served by Brevard Public Schools — an A-rated Florida district. BPS performs comparably with Orange County (OCPS) and Seminole County (SCPS) at the district level, and is anchored by the Space Coast's aerospace and technology industry culture, which elevates academic expectations district-wide. Astronaut High School is named for and themed around the NASA Space Coast heritage — offering aerospace and STEM pathways. For an unincorporated rural community, Mims / Scottsmoor offers a strong BPS A-rated school pipeline that significantly outperforms what buyers get in adjacent Volusia County (B-rated VCS) to the north.
What is Astronaut High School in Titusville FL?
Astronaut High School is the BPS high school for north Brevard County, serving Titusville, Mims, and Scottsmoor. Named for and themed around the Space Coast's astronaut heritage, Astronaut High offers strong aerospace and STEM curriculum pathways reflecting its proximity to Kennedy Space Center. It is part of the A-rated Brevard Public Schools district. Astronaut High competes in the same BPS system as Viera High, Satellite High, and Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr — all strong campuses in an A-rated district. For Mims and Scottsmoor buyers, Astronaut High is the standard school outcome for the north Brevard corridor.
What is Mims FL like as a community for families?
Mims is a small unincorporated north Brevard community located between Titusville and the Indian River Lagoon — roughly 45-60 minutes from Orlando via US-1 or I-95. It offers very rural Brevard County character: large lots, agricultural heritage, Indian River citrus history, and proximity to the Canaveral National Seashore. Scottsmoor is even more rural and remote — primarily appealing to buyers seeking very rural Space Coast acreage. Both communities offer BPS A-rated district schools at prices significantly below the more developed parts of Brevard County (Viera, Suntree, Satellite Beach). The Space Coast lifestyle and school quality combination at north Brevard prices is the family buyer story for Mims.
Are there private school options near Mims or Scottsmoor FL?
Mims and Scottsmoor have very limited local private school options, reflecting their rural character. Titusville (10-15 minutes south) has faith-based private options within the BPS corridor. Given BPS's A-rated district quality — including Astronaut High's Space Coast STEM identity — the case for private schooling over BPS public options in north Brevard is less compelling than in C-rated or B-rated districts. Most school-focused buyers who choose Mims do so specifically because BPS A-rated district schools make the rural Space Coast lifestyle work as a family purchase.
School zone expertise
BPS A-rated Astronaut High — strong Space Coast STEM schools at north Brevard rural pricing.
Ryan can verify the specific BPS school assignments for Mims and Scottsmoor addresses, explain Astronaut High's STEM pathways, and compare north Brevard rural pricing to the more developed BPS communities for families evaluating the Space Coast.