Education

There are no schools located on Peterson SFB. El Paso County includes seven urban Colorado Springs school districts and many more in the surrounding area. Some local school districts include:

• Falcon District 49
• Colorado Springs School District 11

Contact the School Liaison Officer at 719-556-3152 or 21FSS.FSY.SLO@spaceforce.mil.

School Enrollment Information

Colorado is an open enrollment state, giving you the flexibility to choose the best educational fit for your child. You can attend your assigned neighborhood school (also known as a "boundary school") or apply to other public schools, both within and outside your assigned district. Peterson SFB is zoned for Colorado Springs School District 11 and provides bus service to designated schools within that district. Please note that if you choose to enroll your child in a school outside your designated home school, you will be responsible for transportation. While most school districts' open enrollment periods occur in January and February, open enrollment may be available year-round depending on space. You are welcome to use the School Liaison's address when applying for a choice-in option.

Key Information & Resources:

• Peterson SFB School Liaison Contact Information: I'm located at 135 Dover Street, Bldg. 350 Suite 1116. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
• Surrounding School Districts: The Colorado Springs area has over 10 school districts. Colorado is an open enrollment state, allowing you to explore options beyond your assigned neighborhood school.
• Peterson SFB Boundary School (District 11): Bus transportation is provided from the installation to the following schools in District 11:
  • McAuliffe Elementary School: 719-228-0900 or www.d11.org/mcauliffe
  • Jenkins Middle School: 719-328-5300 or www.d11.org/jenkins
  • Swigert Aerospace Academy for Middle School: 719-328-6900 or www.d11.org/swigert
  • Mitchell High School: 719-328-6600 or www.d11.org/mitchell
  • Doherty High School: 719-328-6400 or www.d11.org/doherty
• Charter School with Bus Transportation:
  • James Irwin Charter School - Bus transportation from Peterson (based on space availability): www.jamesirwin.org
    • James Irwin Charter/Astrozon Campus (K through 12th Grade)
    • Canada Drive & Howard Campus (K through 5th grade)
• Walking Distance from Base:
  • Colorado Military Academy Charter School (CMA): Located directly outside Peterson SFB’s North Gate. The Youth Center provides walking supervision to and from CMA. www.coloradomilitaryacademy.org

There are 46 private schools in Colorado Springs serving all grade levels. These serve 6,370 students.

There are many opportunities through the Peterson Education Office to advance your education for both military and dependents. These opportunities include local community colleges, on-line colleges, or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). To find out which one best fits your needs/goals, please contact the Education Center at 21fss.fsde@spaceforce.mil. They are located in building 1141 and 1171.

You can also visit the Military and Family Readiness Center's Employment Assistance Program for information on education benefits for spouses and dependents. They can be reached at 719-556-6141.

Colorado is a Choice-In State. District 11 is the school district that services Peterson SFB. There are 10 Military and Family Life Counselors embedded in over 20 schools in the area.

For more information, contact the School Liasion Program Manager at 719-556-3152 or 21FSS.FSY.SLO@spaceforce.mil.