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Area Schools
Key West Area
Located closer to Cuba than to Miami, Key West is Florida’s is southernmost irreverent subtropical paradise, has a unique blend of history, climate, natural beauty, cultural diversity, and architecture. Naval Air Station Key West is located in Monroe County, Florida. Monroe County School District (MDSD) offers options of PK3-5, K-5, K-6, K-8, 6-8 and 9-12 public, charter and private schools. Sigsbee Charter is located on board NAS Key West. A map of schools in Monroe County may be found here.
Public Schools Serving the Military Housing and Community Neighborhoods in Key West
Sigsbee Charter School (K-8): 939 Felton Road; (305) 294-1861
Key West High School (9-12): 2100 Flagler Ave.; (305) 294-1549
Learn more about how local district's support Military Families for Monroe County click here.
Purple Star Schools
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
Each school has their own dress code policy. Some wear school uniforms while others don't. Families should review the school's "Student Handbook" on the school's website to learn about their dress code policies.
Transportation
Students living more than two (2) miles from their home school will be eligible for District provided bus transportation. Students who attend school out of their homeschool zone or attend a charter school will not be eligible for District provided transportation. Pre-registration is NOT required for school transportation. All students will be required to complete a bus pass provided by the AM and PM bus driver(s) or school officials only. Learn more here.
Transportation to and from the School Age Care program on NAS Key West is provided by the district to students who attend Gerald Adams Elementary School and Horace O'Bryant School. The School Age Care program provides transportation to and from Sigsbee Charter School.
Charter Schools
Monroe County has 6 charter schools serving grades Kindergarten through Twelfth grade. They are: Treasure Village Montessori Charter School, Big Pine Academy, Ocean Studies Charter School, Sigsbee Charter School, May Sands Montessori School, and Somerset Island Prep. Each charter school has its own governing board that oversees the operation of the charter school.
Private Schools
The Florida Department of Education does not oversee private schools, but it does maintain a comprehensive database of private schools. There are 3 private schools in Key West. They are: The Basilica School of Saint Mary (PK3-11th grade), Grace Lutheran (3rd-8th grade) and Montessori Children's School of Key West (18 months to 12 years old).
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.
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.
