Introduction

Receiving your PCS to a new post can be stressful enough as it is. When you’re a parent who doesn’t know much about the potential schools around your new home, then you’re likely to be carrying enough stress for the whole family. Fortunately, West Point Garrison is a fine place for families to find themselves living and working. There are multiple schools here that will keep you feeling at ease while you focus on your own responsibilities. From daycare to K-12 and beyond, you’ll find some great options at West Point to send your kids for a world-class education. Below we list some of the best West Point schools around.

Suggested Read:

West Point Military Academy: In-Depth Welcome Center

Child and Youth Services

West Point School Support Services is the number one resource for parents to find information about schools in the area. Your school liaison officer will take you through each and every option available to you and help to secure whatever you need to make your choice official and enroll your children in a new school. They understand the particular challenges faced by military families and the children who grow up in these unique circumstances, and they work hard to make sure that any educational transitions are seamless. A school liaison officer will provide you with specific information like eligibility and age requirements, specific school policies, graduation requirements, available extracurricular activities, homeschooling, and much more. They hold periodic workshops for parents to make sure that every parent has access to the resources to make the most informed decision possible.

Schools on West Point

West Point is part of the DoDEA Mid-Atlantic District and the community of New York and Virginia. The District Superintendent is based at Fort Bragg, and the Community Superintendent is based at Marine Corps Base Quantico. You can reach the District Superintendent’s office with your questions or concerns by phone at 1 (910) 907-0208.

West Point Elementary School

1. West Point Elementary School

705B Barry Road West Point, NY 10996

Phone:

1 ( 845) 839-7500 West Point Elementary School is part of the DoDEA Mid-Atlantic District and is located on the Military Academy campus. They place a heavy emphasis on community here. Parents are highly encouraged to get involved. They invite comments and feedback in order to create an environment of successful collaboration in the lives of the children they serve.

West Point Middle School

1. West Point Middle School

705 Barry Road West Point, NY 10996

Phone:

1 (845) 938-2923 West Point Middle School provides a well-rounded curriculum for children from the post. It looks to provide kids with everything they need to meet grade standards in reading, math, and more.

West Point High School

High school aged children will attend school off post at the nearby James O'Neill Highschool.

Childcare at West Point

The Stony Child Development Center is located in building 1207. It offers childcare services for a range of age groups spanning from 6 months to 6 years. State regulations state that kids have to be 4 by September 1st of the same year they’re enrolling in PreK, or 5 by kindergarten. PreK is only a half-day every day. There are special exceptions for military children, so make sure to check the requirements with your school liaison and be informed. The Highland Falls-Montgomery Central School District also provides a pre-K program, as does the Fort Montgomery Elementary School. The St. Francis PreK Center is also an option, and it’s part of the Newburgh City School District.

Schools Near West Point

Local public school districts include Highland Falls-FortMontgomery Central, Newburgh City, Cornwall School District, Middletown City School District, and more.

Elementary Schools Near West Point Military Academy

1. Fort Montgomery Elementary School

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District 895 Rt. 9W Fort Montgomery, NY 10922

Phone:

1 (845) 446-1008 Fort Montgomery Elementary School is part of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District.

2. The Balmville School

Newburgh City School District 5144 Route 9W Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone:

1 (845) 563-8550

3. Fostertown Etc Magnet School

Newburgh City School District 364 Fostertown Road Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone:

1 (845) 568-6425 The Fostertown Etc Magnet School is focused on providing students with an education in the various components of performance art. Kids here take workshops in theater, set design, music, and more.

4. Vails Gate High Tech Magnet School

Newburgh City School District 400 Old Forge Hill Road New Windsor, NY 12553

Phone:

1 (845) 563-7900 Vails Gate High Tech Magnet School has a focus on educating children in critical thinking skills early by means of technology. They aim to provide interactive experiences that give children a hands-on learning experience in math, science, and more.

Middle Schools Near West Point Military Academy

1. Highland Falls Intermediate Schools

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District 52 Mountain Avenue Highland Falls, NY 10928

Phone:

1 (845) 446-4761

2. Heritage Junior High School

Newburgh City School District 405 Union Avenue New Windsor, NY 12553

Phone:

1 (845) 563-3750

3. North Junior High School

Newburgh City School District 301 Robinson Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone:

1 (845) 563-8400

4. South Junior High School

Newburgh City School District 33-63 Monument Street Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone:

1 (845) 563-7000

High Schools Near West Point Military Academy

1. Newburgh Free Academy

Newburgh City School District 201 Fullerton Avenue Newburgh, NY 12550

Phone:

1 (845) 563-5400

2. James I. O’Neill High School

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District 21 Morgan Road Highland Falls, NY 10928

Phone:

1 (845) 446-4914 The James I. O’Neill High School is part of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District and serves grades 9-12. It’s very close to West Point and receives a lot of support from the academy and the community at large.

3. Middletown High School

Enlarged City School District of Middletown 20 Gardner Avenue Ext Middletown, NY 10940

Phone:

1 (845) 341-5900

Conclusion

West Point is surrounded by quality schools. There’s no lack of educational opportunities here. From on-post schools like the West Point Elementary and West Point Middle schools that collaborate with and pull resources from the academy, to the public options available in local districts around cities like Newburgh and Middletown, your children will be in great hands. Options for daycare are also prevalent, with PreK facilities ready and waiting to give your kids a head start to their education and provide you with some necessary focus to concentrate on your own work.  

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