Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington  Education

There are no DODEA schools on JB Andrews or anywhere in the immediate National Capital Region.

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The majority of military children living on or around Joint Base Andrews attend Prince George County Public schools. PGCPS is nationally recognized for innovative programs and initiatives that provide students with unique learning opportunities, including arts integration, environmental and financial literacy, and language immersion

Please click here to view PGCPS’ School Calendar

PLEASE FIND YOUR SCHOOL FIRST AND HOUSE SECOND - MARYLAND IS NOT A SCHOOL OF CHOICE SO THERE IS A SCHOOL ASSIGNED TO YOUR RESPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS.

ZONING

PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVING CHILDREN RESIDING ON JB ANDREWS:

•Francis T. Evans Elementary School located in Clinton, MD(near the Virginia Gate)https://schools.pgcps.org/francistevans/

•Stephen Decatur Middle School, grades 6- 8 located in Clinton, MD

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•Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School, grades 9-12 located in Upper Marlboro, MD  https://schools.pgcps.org/drhenrywisejr/

• Imagine Andrews Public Charter School, grades K-8 located on Joint Base Andrews (Please note, enrollment is through lottery in the beginning of the school year only) https://schools.pgcps.org/imagineandrews/splash/

ENROLLMENT

As mandated by the State of Maryland, children admitted to the kindergarten program in public schools shall be five (5) years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which they are applying. If your child is enrolling in a PGCPS for the first time, regardless of the grade, you need proof of address, proof of child’s identity, and current medical information. Please visit the PGCPS website (https://www.pgcps.org/) or call the SLO for more information.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

In addition to Public and Homeschool options, there are numerous Private Schools in the area surrounding Joint Base Andrews. For families preferring Private School, the following link may be helpful:www.privateschoolreview.com

The Private School Review website allows you to search for schools by selected criteria to include location and religious preference.

HOME SCHOOLS

Home schooling has become an option used by an increasing number of families throughout the nation, including military families. If you live in Prince George's County and chose to homeschool your child, you will need to file a Notice of Intent to Homeschool with the PGCPS Homeschooling Office. For homeschooled students assigned to Joint Base Andrews, there are a few local home education organizations available to provide advice, mentoring, and collaboration. Call the SLO for a list of home school organizations and detailed information on the homeschooling process.