Education

No DoDDS schools. Most preschool and elementary-age children living on base attend Eisenhower Elementary School which is located inside the base gate but belongs to Enid Public Schools. There are multiple education options, including three area public school districts, four private elementary schools, and one private middle/high school.

Enid Public School District has 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative high school. Eligible Enid high school students can participate in concurrent enrollment programs at Autry Technology Center or Northern Oklahoma College. It is recommended you enroll your child as soon as possible, as classes fill up quickly, if the school in your boundary is full, you will be asked to enroll your child in another school within the district and asked to provide transportation to and from school. If you are unable to provide the transportation, please contact your school liaison. You may start the enrollment process online at EPS Enrollment Information. Busses are available for children who live at least 1.5 miles from their assigned area school. The 3 schools children living on Vance AFB attend are Eisenhower Elementary, Emerson Middle School, and Enid High School. Children living in base housing who attend Eisenhower Elementary can walk to school.  Emerson Middle School and Enid High School students are bussed to and from school. An additional bus is available after school from Prairie View Elementary and Waller Middle schools to the school age care programs.

There is a separate school district in North Enid. Chisholm school district has a single elementary, middle, and high school.

There are also 10 smaller rural school districts in the surrounding area.

Military dependent children in Oklahoma by law are allowed to transfer to any school district (not a specific school within the district) and must be accepted. Parents who elect this option will be responsible for their own transportation.

There are six private schools that serve Enid area students ranging from PreK through high school. Oklahoma has a unique scholarship for private and parochial schools for students who were/are on an IEP/ISP or were former juvenile affairs or foster program children.  The scholarships vary depending on the circumstances of the child but may be enough to cover the full cost of private/parochial school tuition.  Info can be found at Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship.

Call your School Liaison Officer for more information:  580-213-6285 or DSN 312-488-6285.

A list of private schools in Enid, OK can be found at National Center for Education Statistics - Search for Private Schools.  There is an Oklahoma Tax Credit available for each student enrolled in Private Education - up to $7500.  Contact the Vance School Liaison, for further details, at 580-213-6285. 

Home schooling is educating children outside the public-private-parochial school establishment. Parents who choose to educate their child at home and who reside in Oklahoma, can learn more at http://www.ok.gov/sde/home-school.  There is a Home Schooling Oklahoma Tax Credit available for each student - up to $1000.  Contact the Vance School Liaison, for further details, at 580-213-6285. 

The Base Education and Training Office is collocated with the Base Library and Military & Family Readiness Center in Building 314.  Services provided by the Education Center include educational counseling for military members pursing there: associate, undergraduate, graduate degree, or occupational credentials. Proctored exams are available to support the Federal Aviation Administration, Air Force Officer Qualification Test, and the Defense Language Proficiency Test. If you need information about education resources in the Enid area, contact the Base Education and Training Office at 580-213-7388.

While no institutes of higher learning are located on Vance AFB; there are a few educational institutions in Enid, OK and the surrounding area.  For those wishing to pursue an associate degree in the traditional classroom setting, Enid offers Northern Oklahoma University, located on the east side of town.  The university offers day and evening classes in Business Administration, General Studies, Nursing-RN, Social Science, and many other areas of study. Additionally, the university also supports on-line learning.  More information can be obtained by contacting the school administration office at: 580-242-6300.

If an undergraduate or graduate degree is in your plan, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also located on the east side of Enid, offers traditional and on-line degree programs.  Some examples of programs offered are Accounting, Behavioral Science, Nursing, Social Science, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice are just a few.  More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Office of Recruitment at: 580-213-3101.

Autry Technology Center is a premier education institute offering credentialing opportunities in: Computer Assisted Design, Information Technology, Construction, Radiology, Robotics, and various health care careers.  Autry Technology partners with local industry leaders to develop credentialing opportunities that lead to employment.  Additional details on programs offered and enrollment requirements are available by calling: 580-242-2750.

Students attending any of these institutions may be eligible for financial assistance through grants, scholarships, state and/or federal programs.  Autry Technology Center and Northern Oklahoma College are testing centers; they can proctor exams for individuals taking courses from other academic institutions requiring a proctored test as part of their degree program.

For the most up-to-date information, please contact one of the schools below:

Northern Oklahoma College

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Autry Technology Center

Vance AFB School Liaison is available to assist military and civilian families with questions or issues concerning public and charter schools. As military parents of school age children are aware, there are unique challenges military children experience during transitioning to a new school. The main goals of the School Liaison are to identify barriers to academic success and develop solutions, provide parents the tools they need to overcome educational obstacles, and develop a partnership with the local school districts servicing military and civilian students. The role of the School Liaison is to assist families to ensure their children receive the best possible education regardless of where they attend school.

School Liaison Services Include:

• Assist parents in locating schools in the local area
• Maintain resources available to assist parents understand the policies and procedures of local school systems surrounding Vance AFB
• Find the best fit for families whether it be homeschooled, private school, or public school
• Work with the EFMP for the best placement options
• Assist families solve educational challenges that may occur

For more information, please contact the School Liaison Program Manager at 580-213-6285.