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Education

Education

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Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.

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Education Overview

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.

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The School Liaison is the central point of contact for commanders, military families, and local school systems on school-related matters for grades K-12. We welcome calls before you arrive at Laughlin and give you real-time information on local and community resources.

Local Private School Options:

  • Del Rio Heritage Academy (Grades 6-12) - 830-775-0769
  • Sacred Heart Catholic School (Grades PK-8th) - 830-775-3274
  • St. James Episcopal School (Grades PK-8th) - 830-775-9911
  • Premier High School (Grades 9-12) - 830-703-1631
  • Christian Preparatory School (Grades K-5)

The School Liaison is the central point of contact for commanders, military families, and local school systems on school-related matters for grades K-12. We welcome calls before you arrive at Laughlin and give you real-time information on local and community resources.

Laughlin AFB Education Center 830-298-5520

Southwest Texas College 830-703-1550

Sul Ross State University (Rio Grande College) 830-703-4808

The School Liaison is the central point of contact for commanders, military families, and local school systems on school-related matters for grades K-12. We welcome calls before you arrive at Laughlin and give you real-time information on local and community resources.

Public Education

Public schools for families residing on Laughlin AFB are located in the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD).

Other school districts in the area include:

Education Associated Links

Choosing a School for your Child - Department of Education
How to choose a school.
DoD Schools
Provides complete information on all Department of Defense Schools run by DoDEA.
Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center -- Head Start
Information about the Head Start pre-school program.
Military Child Education Coalition
Provides information and resources on military education needs.
Military State Policy Source
Seeks to engage and educate state policymakers, not-for-profit associations, concerned business interests, and other state leaders about the needs of military members and their families.
Pre-K to 12 Education
Provides comprehensive information for all students.
School Matters
Public source for information and analysis about nation's public schools.
Search for Public Schools - National Center for Educational Statistics
Provides a web site to search schools nationwide from elementary through high school.
TALARIS - Learn about early childhood education.
Advancing knowledge of early learning and the importance of parenting.