Area Schools

Pensacola Area

Naval Air Station Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida. Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) offers 32 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, 7 charter schools, 13 alternative schools, 1 virtual school and 1 technical college.

Please contact the School Liaison to inquire and get clarification on the school districts process/policy regarding School Choice.

Public Schools Serving the Military Housing and Community Neighborhoods in Pensacola

Pleasant Grove Elementary (K-5): 10789 Sorrento Road; (850) 806-5450

Navy Point Elementary (K-5): 1321 Patton Drive; (850) 453-7415

Warrington Preparatory Academy (6-8): 450 S Old Corry Field Road; (850) 453-7440

Pensacola High (9-12): 500 W Maxwell Street; (850) 595-1500

Families selecting non-military housing, can find their school zone here.

Learn more about how Escambia County supports military families here.

Purple Star Schools

Many schools in Escambia County School District has earned the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation. The purpose of the Purple Star School of Distinction Designation is to recognize schools that support the unique needs of military families, help military-connected students navigate critical challenges and provide resources for military-connected students when transitioning to a new school environment.

Dress Code

There are schools in Escambia County require school uniforms. Families should review the school's "Student Handbook" on the school's website to learn about their dress code policies.

Transportation

Students are eligible for transportation if they are enrolled in Escambia County Public Schools and they live greater than or equal to:

1 mile from their zoned school if they are elementary school students
1.5 miles from their zoned school if they are middle school students
2 miles from their zoned school if they are high school students

Choice (Special Transfer Option) School Transportation: District transportation is provided to a special transfer option students at specific Trunk Location sites; transportation to the Trunk Location site is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. If you have additional questions, contact the Transportation department here.

Charter Schools

Escambia County has 7 charter schools serving grades Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. Each charter school has its own governing board that oversees the operation of the charter school. To learn more click here.

Private Schools

The Florida Department of Education does not oversee private schools, but it does maintain a comprehensive database of private schools. There are 25 private schools in the Pensacola area. An area directory may be found here.

Private school addresses, phone numbers, school administrators, grade span, programs offered, and enrollment by grade can be found on the Florida Department of Education's Private School Directory, which lists private schools that meet General Requirements for Florida Private Schools.

Homeschooling

Families who choose to homeschool their child(ren) have three (3) statutory requirements. To learn more details, please click here. For homeschool events hosted by our program, please contact the School Liaison.

Immunizations

For more information about school immunization requirements and resources, visit the Florida Department of Health. Families are encouraged to receive their free Immunization Record from the Naval Hospital.

Choosing a School

We know the importance of choosing a school that best meets the needs of your military child(ren). Even though School Liaisons are unable to make direct recommendations for schools, we are available to help you acquire information and research the schools within NRSE. We can provide overall information on districts as well as help you determine what schools you might be zoned to once you have a residence. Academic, demographic, and fiscal information on Florida schools can be found using the following resources: Florida Schools Report Card.

Out of Zone Student Transfer

Families interested in attending a school outside of their assigned neighborhood school should reach out to the School Liaison to learn of Florida state policies and procedures.

Military Interstate Compact

The Military Interstate Compact (MIC) is an article of laws to help make transition easier for children of military families so that they may be afforded the same opportunities for educational success as other children and are not penalized or delayed in achieving their educational goals. The MIC provides support with placement, enrollment, extracurricular activities, senior moves and more! The MIC only covers students enrolled in U.S. Public Schools and DoDEA Schools. It does not apply to students enrolled in private schools, homeschools or international schools. Additional information can be found at: www.mic3.net.