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Air Force
School Liaison
Military & Family Readiness Center
331 D.L. Ingram, Bldg. 1433
Cannon AFB, NM 88103
575-904-6117
312-640-6117
575-784-4228
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Each installation provides information about the types of schools and programs offered on or near your installation for your child. Learn about the types of programs, guidelines and requirements for each school. Whether you choose to send your child to a Department of Defense School, a private school or public school, your installation can help you explore all of your options to make the right decision for you and your child.
There are 2 major school districts, Clovis and Portales. The Clovis Municipal School District, (575-769-4333) serves grades Pre-K through 12.
The Portales Municipal School District, (575-356-7000), consists of four elementary schools, one junior high school and one high school.
Contact our School Liaison for further assistance at 575-904-6117 or DSN 312-640-6111.
There are two major cities that compose Cannon's Education for children. Clovis Municipal Schools and the Portales school district.
Clovis Municipal Schools
The Clovis Municipal School system serves grades Pre-K through 12, with a student body population of approximately 7,532 attending 18 schools in one public school district. The high school in Clovis averages a student body population of 1,500 (grades 9-12), middle schools 450-500 students (grades 6-8) and elementary school (grades Pre-K-5) averaging 300-450 students per school. Clovis Schools offer an Alternative Learning Campus at Lincoln Jackson for 2nd-12th grade. Clovis uses yearly competency testing to assess student progress. Full-day state-funded kindergarten sessions are available at all of the elementary schools. Residency establishes which school a student attends. Clovis provides bus service to anyone living more than one mile from their district school. Hot lunches are provided on a sliding fee basis. Summer school is offered on a by need basis with no fee for elementary students and some fees for high school students. An after-school program is available at some schools on a space available basis. Clovis grading system is 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, and below 60 is considered failing.
Portales Schools
The Portales School District consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, one junior high school, one high school and one alternative school. There are 2,500-2,600 students enrolled in the public school system. Portales uses yearly competency testing to assess student progress. Portales has different grades at different school buildings. Portales has exceptional children programs including special needs, honor/gifted and counseling (elementary included) programs. Portales provides bus service to anyone living more than one mile from the grade school. Hot lunches are provided on a sliding fee basis. Summer School is available for high school and elementary students for no fee within the school district. Before and after school programs are offered for lower grades but at different times of the year (when needed).
Portales grading system is 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, and below 60 is considered failing.
Contact the Cannon Air Force Base School Liaison for questions concerning public and private schools in the area at 575-904-6117.
Clovis Christian Schools-Education, Pre-K, can be contacted at 575-935-2279.