Short answer: Brevard Public Schools, the School District of Brevard County, lists 71,675 students in 100 schools, an A from Florida for 2026, the third in a row. The 2026-2027 year started August 10, 2026 and ends May 26, 2027. Two school tax renewals are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, and Eastern Florida State College charges Florida residents $104 per credit hour for lower division courses.
Last verified: October 15, 2026, against the sources listed at the end of this page.
Which school district serves Brevard County, and which guide covers it?
Brevard County has one public school district, Brevard Public Schools, which lists 71,675 students in 100 schools (Brevard Public Schools).
The district reports 5,506 graduates, 9,587 employees and a 92.7% graduation rate on its home page, and its office sits at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera, 321 633-1000 ext 11500 (Brevard Public Schools). This Brevard County section has one deep guide, the Brevard Public Schools guide. Last verified: October 15, 2026, on the Brevard Public Schools website.
| Question | Key fact (source) | Guide that goes deeper |
|---|---|---|
| How big is Brevard Public Schools? | 71,675 students, 100 schools (BPS) | Brevard Public Schools guide |
| When does school start in 2026-2027? | Monday, August 10, 2026; last day May 26, 2027 (BPS calendar) | This hub |
| What grade did the Brevard district earn? | A for 2026, the third A in a row (FLDOE) | Brevard Public Schools guide |
| Where does enrollment start? | Ready, Set, Enroll, the School District Map and the District Exploration Dashboard (BPS) | This hub |
| What school taxes are on the 2026 ballot? | One mill renewal and half-cent surtax renewal, November 3, 2026 (Supervisor of Elections) | Brevard Public Schools guide |
| What does Eastern Florida State College cost? | $104 per credit hour, lower division, Florida residents (EFSC) | This hub |
When does the 2026-2027 Brevard school year start and end?
Brevard Public Schools students started the 2026-2027 year on Monday, August 10, 2026, and finish on Wednesday, May 26, 2027, after 180 student days (BPS 2026-2027 calendar).
The Brevard School Board approved the calendar on February 24, 2026. Kindergarten started three days later than the other grades, on Thursday, August 13, and Pre-Kindergarten on Monday, August 17. The first early release day is Friday, August 21, and the calendar lists early release Fridays in every month from August to May, so pickup plans should follow it month by month (BPS 2026-2027 calendar).
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | First day for students (BPS) |
| October 12, 2026 | Student holiday, teacher work day; first nine weeks end October 13 |
| November 23 to 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving break |
| December 21, 2026 to January 4, 2027 | Winter break; students return January 5 |
| March 22 to 26, 2027 | Spring break |
| May 26, 2027 | Last day for students in Brevard |
Labor Day, Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 18 are holidays for all, and Presidents Day on February 15 is a student holiday. Report cards and interim reports are published on Focus, the parent portal named throughout the Brevard calendar (BPS 2026-2027 calendar).
How did Brevard schools grade in 2026?
Brevard Public Schools earned an A from the Florida Department of Education for 2026, its third A in a row after A grades in 2025 and 2024 (FLDOE 2026 district grades).
The state district grade file credits Brevard with 68 percent of possible points for 2026 (FLDOE). The district release dated July 6, 2026 counts 41 A schools, up from 37, and 26 B schools, up from 20, while C schools fell from 26 to 16; in all, 79% of Brevard schools earned an A or B for 2025-26 (Brevard Public Schools).
Four elementary schools jumped from a C to an A in a single year: Croton Elementary, Port Malabar Elementary, Roy Allen Elementary and Mims Elementary. The district also reports middle school acceleration of 77%, its highest recorded level (Brevard Public Schools). Superintendent Dr. Mark Rendell and School Board Chair Matt Susin are quoted in that release. The 2026 grades of individual South Brevard high schools sit in the Brevard Public Schools guide.
How does a Brevard family find a zoned school or apply for School Choice?
Brevard Public Schools starts enrollment through its Ready, Set, Enroll process and points families to a School District Map and a District Exploration Dashboard (Brevard Public Schools).
The School District Map sits under About Us on the district site, and the District Exploration Dashboard shows how each Brevard school is serving students today on an interactive map (Brevard Public Schools).
For School Choice, a Bayside High administrator posted a Timeline for School of Choice for SY 27 - 28 on July 15, 2026, on the live feed of Bayside High at 1901 Degroodt Road SW in Palm Bay (Bayside High live feed). The timeline appears there only as a graphic, so its dates are not repeated on this page.
What school tax questions are on the November 3, 2026 Brevard ballot?
Brevard voters decide two School Board referendums on November 3, 2026: renewing a one mill property tax for four years and renewing the half-cent school sales surtax for ten years (Brevard County Supervisor of Elections).
The millage question asks to renew one mill of ad valorem tax to sustain increased teacher and staff pay and fund technical training for students. The surtax question asks to renew the half-cent sales surtax first approved by Brevard voters in 2014 and again in 2020, for school facility projects, security improvements and technology upgrades. Both questions share revenue with charter schools based on their share of district enrollment, and both put spending under an independent citizens oversight committee (Supervisor of Elections).
These are countywide votes: every registered voter in Brevard County sees them, inside or outside city limits. The same ballot also carries the county half-cent sales tax renewal for the Indian River Lagoon, a separate county question, and the Brevard Public Schools home page links its own surtax and millage information (Brevard Public Schools). The Brevard Public Schools guide sets out what each tax pays for.
Where can Brevard students go to college, and what does it cost?
Eastern Florida State College has campuses in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville, and it kept lower division tuition for Florida residents at $104 per credit hour in 2026-27 (Eastern Florida State College).
| Campus | Address |
|---|---|
| Cocoa Campus | 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922 |
| Melbourne Campus | 3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935 |
| Palm Bay Campus | 250 Community College Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32909 |
| Titusville Campus | 1311 North U.S. 1, Titusville, FL 32796 |
The college trustees adopted the 2026-27 budget in June 2026 with no tuition increase for the 15th consecutive year. Upper division courses stay at $128.51 per credit hour, and non-resident rates stay at $405.76 for lower division and $508.92 for upper division. The budget funds the Advanced Technology Center on the Cocoa Campus and completion of the Aerospace Center of Excellence on the Titusville Campus. The main college line is 321-632-1111 (Eastern Florida State College).
Frequently asked questions
What is the first day of school in Brevard County for 2026-2027?
Brevard Public Schools students started on Monday, August 10, 2026. Kindergarten began on Thursday, August 13 and Pre-Kindergarten on Monday, August 17. The last day for students is Wednesday, May 26, 2027, after 180 student days, under the calendar the School Board approved on February 24, 2026.
What grade did Brevard Public Schools get in 2026?
The Florida Department of Education gave Brevard Public Schools an A for 2026, with 68 percent of possible points. It is the district's third straight A. The district reports 41 A schools and 26 B schools, and says 79 percent of its schools earned an A or B in 2025-26.
How many students attend Brevard Public Schools?
Brevard Public Schools lists 71,675 students in 100 schools, 5,506 graduates and 9,587 employees, with a 92.7% graduation rate. The district office is at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way in Viera, 321 633-1000 ext 11500.
What school referendums are on the 2026 Brevard ballot?
Two School Board questions appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot: renewing a one mill property tax for four years for teacher and staff pay and technical training, and renewing the half-cent sales surtax for ten years for school facilities, security and technology. Every registered Brevard voter can vote on both.
How much is tuition at Eastern Florida State College?
For 2026-27, Eastern Florida State College charges Florida residents $104 per credit hour for lower division courses and $128.51 for upper division. Non-residents pay $405.76 and $508.92. It is the 15th year in a row without a tuition increase. Campuses are in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville.
Sources
- Brevard Public Schools home page https://www.brevardschools.org/ Used for: 71,675 students, 100 schools, 5,506 graduates, 9,587 employees, 92.7% graduation rate, district office address and phone, District Exploration Dashboard, School District Map
- Brevard Public Schools: Brevard Public Schools Earns Third Straight A (July 2026) https://www.brevardschools.org/article/3021670 Used for: third consecutive A, school grade counts, four schools from C to A, superintendent and School Board chair
- Brevard Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar (Board approved 2/24/26) https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4493/Bps/60e8a530-18ec-44b0-883f-c7d6c4fa1f14/2026-2027-District-Calendar.pdf?disposition=inline Used for: first and last day of school, breaks, 180 student days
- Florida Department of Education: 2026 District Grades https://www.fldoe.org/file/18534/DistrictGrades26.xlsx Used for: Brevard district grade A in 2026, 2025 and 2024; 68 percent of points
- Brevard County Supervisor of Elections: 2026 Amendments and Referenda https://www.votebrevard.gov/Election-Information/2026-Amendments-and-Referenda Used for: School Board millage and sales surtax referendums on the November 3, 2026 ballot
- Eastern Florida State College: 2026-27 budget includes no tuition increase (June 8, 2026) https://www.easternflorida.edu/news-events/news-releases/2026/06-08-efsc-budget-includes-no-tuition-increase-and-employee-pay-raises.php Used for: tuition per credit hour, campus addresses, main phone, Aerospace Center of Excellence
- Bayside High School (Brevard Public Schools) live feed: Timeline for School of Choice for SY 27 - 28 https://bayside.brevardschools.org/live_feeds/12646754 Used for: July 15, 2026 post titled Timeline for School of Choice for SY 27 - 28 (visible text: title, date, author only; dates are in an image and are not used)
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