A child is eligible for enrollment in free prekindergarten if the child is at least 4 years of age on or before September 1st and meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Is unable to speak or comprehend the English language
- Is eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program
- Is the child of an active-duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or the reserves
- Is the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or the reserves, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty
- Is or ever has been in foster care
- Is the child of a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical responder seriously injured or killed in the line of duty and received the Star of Texas Award
Once determined eligible, the student remains eligible for the entire school year. Verification of eligibility cannot be determined until on or after April 1st of the prior school year when planning for the upcoming school year.
For more information, contact your campus registrar.
Tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten ($700 per month) is offered at all seven elementary campuses to students who do not qualify for free Pre-K. Contact the campus registrar for more information. There will be a $150.00 registration fee due at the time of enrollment. This fee is non-refundable.