THE BEST FORT GORDON SCHOOLS: DAYCARE - HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction

You may feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do to get your family happily settled in for the next few years of their lives. Finding the right schools for your children is a critical part of getting moved and settled, and we’re here to help. The good news is that Fort Gordon has a lot of options, both public and private. See below and talk to your school support services’ school liaison officer for more information and assistance. Be sure to plan ahead and consider the following prior to focusing your search among the public, charter, magnet, and private schools available.

• What are your child's specific learning needs (this could include subject material and level of academic difficulty)?
• What learning style is best for your child? Big classes and more social diversity or smaller focused classes with teachers?
• What are the non-academic offerings such as arts and afterschool sports programs, etc.?
• What are the practical needs for you and your family? Other children’s schools, spouses’ schedules, etc? Many public schools offer public transportation, so be sure to ask about it!

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Schools on Fort Gordon

There are no DOD schools on Fort Gordon, only one school, grades preschool - 8th grade, run by the Richmond County school district. You can also find child care on post at the Child Development Center (CDC).

1. Richmond County School System

864 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 826-1000

Fort Gordon Elementary/Middle School

1. Freedom Park School, PreK - 8 45 42nd Street Building 43400 Fort Gordon, GA 30905 1 (706) 796-8428

Fort Gordon High School

High schools are located off post and are found in Aiken, Richmond, and Columbia counties.

Childcare on Fort Gordon

1. Child Development Center, Ages 0 - 5

Bldg. 45300 45th St. 1 (706) 791-2701

Schools Near Fort Gordon

There are several public schools across three counties in the Fort Gordon area. Fort Gordon is in Richmond and Columbia county in Georgia. Aiken County, South Carolina, is to the north-east of post. Depending on where you live you will have different options for public schools. Speak with your school liaison officer whose contact info can be found on the School Support Services website. Since there are several private and public school options, we’ve listed some of the top-rated ones below. But we encourage you to do additional research on what matches your child’s needs the best.

1. Aiken County Public Schools

1000 Brookhaven Dr Aiken, SC 29803 1 (803) 641-2428

Elementary Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. Chukker Creek Elementary, PK-5

1830 Chukker Creek Road Aiken, SC 29803 1 (803) 641-2474

Middle Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. Tall Pines STEM Academy, 5-8

82 Camp Long Road Aiken, SC 29805 1 (803) 502-1692

High Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. South Aiken High School, 9-12

232 East Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 1 (803) 641-2600

2. Richmond County School System

864 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 826-1000

Magnet Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. C.T. Walker Magnet School, K-8

1301 Wrightsboro Road Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 823-6950

2. Davidson Magnet School, 6-12

615 12th St. Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 823-6924

High Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. Academy of Richmond County, 9-12

910 Russell Street Augusta, GA 30904 1 (706) 737-7152

3. Columbia County School District

4781 Hereford Farm Road Evans, GA 30809 1 (706) 541-0650

Elementary Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. Stevens Creek Elementary School, K-5

3780 Evans-to-Locks Rd Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 868-3705

Middle Schools Near Fort Gordon

2. Stallings Island Middle School, 6-8

3830 Blackstone Camp Rd Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 447-2106

High Schools Near Fort Gordon

1. Lakeside High School, 9-12

533 Blue Ridge Drive Evans, GA 30809 1 (706) 863-0027

Private Schools Near Fort Gordon

There are private school options available as well. Below are schools located within the immediate area. Please consider cost, as well as the availability of grants and scholarships where available to offset your tuition fees. Aside from tuition, private schools may not have the same transportation availability that public schools do, so be sure to check with the school when considering which school is best for your family.

1. Alleluia Community School, K-12

2819 Peach Orchard Road Augusta, GA 30906 1 (706) 793-9663

2. Aquinas High School, 9-12

1920 Highland Avenue Augusta, GA 30904 1 (706) 736-5516

3. Curtis Baptist School, K-12

1326 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 828-6624

4. Episcopal Day School, PreK-8

2248 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 1 (706) 733-1192

5. Heritage Academy, K-8

333 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 821-0034

6. Hillcrest Baptist School, K-8

3045 Deans Bridge Road Augusta, GA 30906 1 (706) 798-5600

7. Immaculate Conception Academy, K-8

1016 Laney Walker Blvd Augusta, GA 30901 1 (706) 722-9964

8. St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School, K-8

1220 Monte Sano Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 1 (706) 733-6193

9. Augusta First Seventh-day Adventist School, K-9

4299 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30907 1 (706) 651-0491

10. Southgate Christian Schools, K-12

2226 Peach Orchard Road Augusta, GA 30906 1 (706) 798-2475

11. Westminster Schools, K-12

3067 Wheeler Road Augusta, GA 30909 1 (706) 731-5260

12. Augusta Christian Schools, PreK-12

313 Baston Road Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 863-2905

13. Augusta Preparatory Day School, NS-12

285 Flowing Wells Rd Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 434-2381

14. Evans Christian Academy, 6-12

4227 Columbia Rd Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 434-2381

15. Community Christian Academy, K3-12

4594 Columbia Rd Martinez, GA 30907 1 (706) 426-8881

Conclusion

We know finding the right fit for your children’s schooling is a priority. There are many things to consider such as location, availability, requirements, and special programs for your child’s specific needs. Use these resources as a guide to help you get started, and be sure to talk to the school support services’ school liaison officer. The good news is, there are a lot of options, so you should be able to find a school that meets your needs.