Introduction

You’ve received your orders to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the world famous 101st Air Assault Division (formerly Airborne). Before you make the move into the beautiful hills and forests here, you’ll want to make sure your family is cared for. And that means researching the best Fort Campbell schools and daycare both on and off base, public and private.

Suggested Read: Fort Campbell Kentucky: In-Depth Welcome Center

Schools on Fort Campbell

Note: Schools on Fort Campbell are currently closed due to COVID-19.

The schools on Fort Campbell are part of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA). Information about the district and Superintendent can be found here. School registration and requirements can be found on the DODEA page here.

There are six schools on Fort Campbell including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Here is a handy list of housing areas served by each school.

Elementary Schools on Fort Campbell

1. Andre Lucas Elementary, Pre-K-5

2115 Airborne St
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 431-1208

2. Barkley Elementary, Pre-K-5

177 Gorgas Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 640-1205

3. Barsanti Elementary, Pre-K-5

7409 McAuliffe Loop
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 640-1213

4. Marshall Elementary, Pre-K-5

70 Texas Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 640-5127

Middle Schools on Fort Campbell

1. Mahaffey Middle School, 6-8

71 South Carolina Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 640-5134

High Schools on Fort Campbell

1. Fort Campbell High School, 9-12

912 Carentan Road
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 640-1219

Parent Central Services

5384 Tennessee Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Phone: 1 (270) 798-2962

The first step in getting childcare is to register your child at Parent Central Services. You can walk in or schedule an appointment online or by calling 1 (270) 798-0674. Registering your child allows you to request child care or get your child involved in youth sports, after school programs, and instructional programs through Child and Youth Services (CYS). Once registered, you can request child care on their website. The Fort Campbell MWR WebTrac webpage has a list of youth sports and instructional programs.

Childcare on Fort Campbell

There are several Child Development Centers (CDC), an hourly care center, as well as two preschools. The CDCs provide full day child care for children 6 weeks to five years of age while the Preschool is designed for daily learning for children 3-5. Information and reservations for childcare can be found on the Child Youth Services Online Services page.

1. Watters CDC #1

3071 Bastogne Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 412-6926

2. Watters CDC #2

3069 Bastogne Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 798-7072

3. Eagles CDC

205 Bastogne Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 412-3304

4. Gardner Hills CDC

7404 McAuliffe Loop
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 352-0392

5. Tennessee Hourly Care

5382 Tennessee Ave
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 1 (270) 352-4477

Schools Near Fort Campbell

As Fort Campbell straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border, there are six school districts (three in each state) from which parents can choose.

Kentucky School Districts

1. Christian County Public Schools

200 Glass Ave
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Phone: 1 (270) 887-7000

By far the largest district with 8,280 students, Christian County contains eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. Their website provides useful contacts for a School Liaison Officer to Ft Campbell, contacts for military parents, and a useful zoning tool to help you determine which school your child will attend.

2. Todd County School District

205 Airport Rd
Elkton, KY 42220
Phone: 1 (270) 265-2436

This district has roughly 1900 students in grades K-12 and is made up of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

3. Trigg County Public Schools

202 Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
Phone: 1 (270) 522-6075

Another small Kentucky district of 1,900 students, is made up of four schools including one primary school, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school.

Tennessee School Districts

1. Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

621 Gracey Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: 1 (931) 648-5600

This large district has more than 36,000 students enrolled in twenty-four elementary schools, eight middle schools, and nine high schools. Registration information can be found here.

2. Stewart County School System

1031 Spring St
Dover, TN 37058
Phone: 1 (931) 232-5176

Another small school system, it consists of two elementary, one middle, and one high school.

3. Cheatham County School District

102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone: 1 (615) 792-5664

With 13 schools including; six elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, and one specialty school, the district serves 6,200 students and is situated just Northeast of Nashville. Enrollment information can be found here.

Child Care Options Near Fort Campbell

Off-base families may still utilize on-base childcare as long as they are active duty. However, for off-base options here is a list of the top ten daycare options near the base according to Yelp.

Private Schools Near Fort Campbell

With Fort Campbell situated along the border of six counties in two states, there are dozens of private schools to choose from. Here is a list of the top 30 nearest the base.

Conclusion

Moving your family can be very stressful and ensuring the well-being of your children and their education is a big and important part of the process. There are many options in and around Fort Campbell and this guide should help you narrow that search by putting a lot of information on one page. Hopefully, this will help you get settled faster so you can start exploring your new town!

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