Introduction

So you’ve just been assigned to Edwards Air Force Base. There’s a ton of things for you to do, but if you’re a parent, one of the first things you need to do when relocating to a new area is figure out where your kids are going to go to school and what your options are when it comes to childcare. You’ve got several choices of schools near Edward AFB to choose from, whether you opt for a public or private school. Choosing the best school district is a big part of that. Luckily, there are several options available to you.

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Edwards Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center

Schools on Edwards AFB

Edwards AFB Child Care

Edwards Air Force Base offers a Child Care Centers that accepts children from 6 weeks old to five years-old. Parents will have to create an account on militarychildcare.com to request childcare. The Child Development Center can be reached at (661) 275-8687 or DSN 525-8687.

Muroc Unified School District

There are no DODDS schools located at Edwards Air Force Base. If you live in privatized housing on Edwards Space Force base, you will be a part of the Muroc Unified School District. You can find their information below: Muroc Unified School District 17100 Foothill Avenue North Edwards, CA 93523

Phone

: (760) 769-4821 There are five schools that serve those who live on-base: three elementary schools. One serves students from grades K-6th grade. Another serves students from grades K-3rd grade, and the third from 4-6th grade. There are also two high schools, both of which serve students in grades 7-12.

Edwards AFB Elementary Schools

All elementary schools are off base and districts are listed below.

Edwards AFB Middle Schools

All middle schools are off base and districts are listed below.

Edwards AFB High Schools

All high schools are off base and districts are listed below.

Schools Near Edwards AFB

Families living off-base have several great schools and day care facilities to choose from in Kern, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties, as well as the greater Edwards Air Force Base area. Check out the websites below to get more information.

Day Cares Near Edwards AFB

Making a decision about who should take care of your child can be hard. When you’re on the hunt for the right day care facility or in-home day care service, it helps to search for places like Care.com and Yelp for reviews. It also helps to visit any facilities you might be considering, as well.

Public Schools Near Edwards AFB

Families that choose to live off-base will have to enroll in a school within the district associated with their address. Public school districts generally don’t allow out-of-district enrollment. There are five public school districts near Edwards Air Force Base:

1. Muroc Unified School District

17100 Foothill Avenue North Edwards, CA 93523

Phone

: (760) 769-4821 Muroc Unified School District serves students that live on base and in the surrounding area. Students will be enrolled in one the three elementary schools and two high schools.

2. Lancaster School District

44711 Cedar Ave Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone

: (661) 948-4661 Lancaster School District serves over 15,000 students in preschool through 8th grade.The district contains one alternative education, one 6-8 STEAM, four middle, and fourteen elementary schools. It also serves more than 700 preschool students. The district’s site has detailed information on each school.

3. Mojave Unified School District

3500 Douglas Ave. Mojave CA, 93501

Phone

: (661) 824-4001 Mojave Unified School District is on the smaller side, with a total of only seven schools. The district is made up of three elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, and one adult school.

4. Westside Union School District

41914 50th Street West Quartz Hill, CA 93536

Phone

: (661) 722-0716 Westside Union School District serves over 9,000 students spread across more than 346 square miles. The district operates 13 schools that serve students from kindergarten to eighth grade. There are two combination elementary/middle schools, eight elementary schools, and three middle schools.

5. Westside Union School District

15350 Riverview Road P.O. Box 249 Helendale, CA 92342

Phone

: (760) 952-1180 Another smaller district, Helendale School District has just three schools: an elementary school, an ACE and RMS School, and an Independent Charter Academy.

Private Schools Near Edwards Air Force Base

Parents who opt to send their children to a private school near Edwards Space Force Base will have no shortage of options. According to the Private School Review, there are 55 private schools in the area. While there are several that are religiously affiliated, many are nonsectarian. Here are some of the best private schools near Edwards Air Force Base.

1. Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism

6742 E Ave H Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone

: 1 (661) 946-1234 The Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism is a nonsectarian K-12 school that focuses on serving students with autism. It’s population is small at only 45 students, but it boasts a 9:1 student to teacher ratio and offers Individualized Education Plans for each student.

2. Lancaster Baptist School

4020 E Lancaster Blvd Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone

: 1 (661) 946-4668 Lancaster Baptist School was founded in 1989 and currently serves 383 students. Class sizes are a little large at 30 students per class, but the student to teacher ratio is 23:1.

3. Vineyard Christian School

1011 E Avenue I Lancaster, CA 93535

Phone

: 1 (661) 948-3766 Vineyard Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school that serves 187 students in pre-K through eighth grade. Despite it’s small number of classroom teachers - the school only boasts 10 - it maintains a 19:1 student to teacher ratio.

4. Sacred Heart Elementary School

625 W Kettering St Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone

: 1 (661) 948-3613 Sacred Heart Elementary School is a Roman Catholic school with a population of 312 students that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school only has 15 teachers, but it maintains a student to teacher ratio of 21:1.

5. Antelope Valley Adventist School

45002 Fern Ave Lancaster, CA 93534

Phone

: 1 (661) 942-6552 Antelope Valley Adventist School is a Seventh Day Adventist institution that was founded in 1949. The school’s student body is small, with 63 students spread from Kindergarten to eighth grade. The student to teach ratio is 13:1.

Conclusion

Moving is stressful, and finding the best school or day care for your child can be a time-consuming process. Thankfully, there are plenty of school options in and around Edwards AFB and the surrounding area to make sure your child’s mental and physical well-being will be taken care of. We hope the above information helps make your search easier and allows you to spend more time with your family as you settle in.