Introduction 

Welcome to Offutt AFB in Sarpy County, Nebraska, the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command, the 557th Weather Wing, and the 55th Wing of the Air Combat Command. Moving to a new area can be overwhelming, particularly when you must make arrangements for your children. This guide will show you the school options located around Offutt AFB and will hopefully make this move less stressful for you and your family. Suggested Read: Offutt AFB: In-Depth Welcome Center 

Schools on Offutt AFB

Children living on base may enroll at a variety of educational facilities in the area and are zoned for Bellevue Public Schools. There are three elementary schools on base, and the middle schools and high schools are off base.

Bellevue Public Schools

Bellevue Public Schools - Welcome Center

2600 Arboretum Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4000

Elementary Schools on Offutt AFB

1. Betz Elementary School

605 W 27th Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4585 Betz Elementary School serves 312 students in grades pre-K through sixth grade with a student to teacher ratio of 13 to one.

2. Belleaire Elementary School

1200 W Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4510 Belleaire Elementary School currently serves 295 students in grades pre-K through sixth grade with a student to teacher ratio of 12 to one. This school ranks in the top 20% of schools for diversity.

3. Fort Crook Elementary School

12501 S 25th St. Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4710 There are 314 students between the grades of pre-K and sixth at Fort Crook Elementary School. The student to teacher ratio is 15 to one, which is greater than the state average. At Fort Crook Elementary School 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% are at least proficient in reading.

3. Central Elementary School

510 W 22nd Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4685 Central Elementary School has 162 students in grades pre-K through sixth grade and has a student to teacher ratio of 14 to one, which is the state average. Additionally, 42% of students at Central Elementary School are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

Middle Schools on Offutt AFB

Students in grades 6-8 will need to attend off-post schools which are listed below.

High Schools on Offutt AFB

Students in grades 9-12 will need to attend off-post schools which are listed below.

Offutt AFB Daycare and Childcare

Keep in mind that Offutt AFB’s Youth Programs offers a number of services to help your child(ren) adjust to the move, including sports, a variety of classes, social events, school-age programs, summer camps, specialty camps, peer counseling and relocation/transition support for 5 year olds through 18 year olds.

1. Offutt Child Development Center II

302 Nelson Dr. Offutt AFB, NE 68113

Phone:

1 (402) 232-2526 Offutt Child Development Center II is located on base and is proud to have a staff of professionals with expertise in early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices. The staff here provides multicultural activities and positive guidance techniques for children. Additionally, the staff is certified in first aid and CPR.

2. A 2 Z Childcare Preschool

11830 S 25th St. Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 932-8358 A 2 Z Childcare Preschool offers specialized care to infants (6 weeks to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years), preschoolers (3 years old to 5 years old), and school age children (5 years old to 12 years old).

3. La Petite Academy of Bellevue

3005 Comstock Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (877) 271-6466 La Petite Academy of Bellevue boasts programs specializing in infants, toddlers, two year olds, early preschool, preschool and pre-K.

4. Daycare Plus

1425 Fort Crook Rd. S. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 292-0530 Daycare Plus has been family-owned for more than 20 years and is open Monday through Friday from 0600 to 1800. This daycare welcomes children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years.

5. Quality Kids Child Care and Preschool

1504 John F Kennedy Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-5437 Quality Kids Child Care and Preschool is open Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1800 and serves children between the ages of 6 weeks and 13 years.

Schools Near Offutt AFB

There are a variety of local school districts available for children of those who live on off base housing for Offutt AFB: Bellevue Public Schools, Papillion/LaVista School District, Omaha Public Schools, Plattsmouth Community Schools, Ralston Public Schools, Westside Community School District and Millard Public Schools. Each of these districts and their schools educate children in grades kindergarten through 12.

Elementary Schools Near Offutt AFB

1. Central Elementary School

510 W 22nd Ave. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4685 Central Elementary School has 162 students in grades pre-K through sixth grade and has a student to teacher ratio of 14 to one, which is the state average. Additionally, 42% of students at Central Elementary School are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

2. Le May Elementary School

2726 Kennedy Blvd. Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4760 Le May Elementary School serves 325 students in grades pre-K through sixth with a student to teacher ratio of 15 to one. At this elementary school, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.

Middle Schools Near Offutt AFB 

1. Mission Middle School

2202 S Washington St. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4260 Mission Middle School was first established in 1869. This school serves grades seventh and eighth. Currently there are 416 students enrolled with a student to teacher ratio of 13 to one.

2. Logan Fontenelle Middle School

701 Kayleen Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4360 Logan Fontenelle Middle School serves 446 students in grades seventh and eighth and has a student to teacher ratio of 13 to one. Also, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 58% in reading.

3. Bryan Middle School

8210 S. 42nd St. Bellevue, NE 68147

Phone:

1 (531) 299-2300 Bryan Middle School has 870 students in grades seventh and eighth with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1.

4. Papillion Middle School

423 S Washington St. Papillion, NE 68046

Phone:

1 (402) 898-0424 Papillion Middle School serves students in grades seventh and eighth. This school’s mission is “to prepare every student to become a lifelong learner for a successful transition into the next phase of his or her life.”

5. La Vista Middle School

7900 Edgewood Blvd La Vista, NE 68128

Phone:

1 (402) 898-0436 La Vista Middle School has 753 students in grades seventh through eighth with a student to teacher ratio of 16 to one.

High Schools Near Offutt AFB 

1. Bellevue East High School

1401 High School Dr. Bellevue, NE 68005

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4150 Bellevue East High School serves 1,482 students in ninth through 12th grades. This school has a student to teacher ratio of 15 to one. Additionally, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 41% in reading.

2. Bellevue West High School

1501 Thurston Ave. Bellevue, NE 68123

Phone:

1 (402) 293-4040 Bellevue West High School has 1,686 students between grades ninth and 12th with a student to teacher ratio of 17 to one. Also, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 50% in reading.

3. Bryan High School

4700 Giles Rd. Omaha, NE 68157

Phone:

1 (531) 299-2540 There are 1,968 students in grades ninth through 12th at Bryan High School. The student to teacher ratio is above average at 20 to one. Here, 12% of students are at least proficient in math and 16% are at least proficient in reading.

4. Gross Catholic High School

7700 S 43rd St. Bellevue, NE 68147

Phone:

1 (402) 734-2000 Gross Catholic High School serves 409 students in grades ninth through 12th. The average class size is 18 students. This school offers 17 sports for students to pick from as well as 18 extracurricular activities.

Conclusion

There are several schools around Offutt AFB for you to choose from. Regardless of a child’s age, specific educational needs or interests, you will most certainly be able to find the school that meets your expectations and suits your needs.  

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