Any student residing in Dallas ISD is eligible to apply to the charter schools listed below, though this list is not exhaustive. Some charter schools also allow for students outside of the district to apply, but priority may be given to those residing within the district. Most charter schools operate on a lottery system. This means that the school uses a random selection process to pick its students. If your child is on a charter’s schools waiting list, it may help to follow up with the school to let the school know that you are interested in getting off the waiting list if space becomes available.
While many applications can be submitted online, the process depends on the school. In addition, some schools require supplemental documents or an interview/audition. Visit the school’s website to learn more about the current deadlines and application procedures.
| Grade Level | APPLICATION PERIOD | ADMISSIONS MODEL | APPLICATION PROCESS | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.W. Brown Fellowship Charter School | ||||
| PK - 08 | January 7 - June 1 | Open enrollment/ lottery | Submit application; Contact school for details | www.awbrown.org |
| A+ Academy | ||||
| PK - 12 | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | www.rylieffa.com |
| Focus Learning Academy | ||||
| PK - 12 | January | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; parents and students are interviewed; submit student records; Contact school for details | www.focusacademies.org |
| Gateway Charter Academy | ||||
| 06 - 12 | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | Submit application; student records; achievement test scores; proof of residency | www.gatewaycharter.org |
| Golden Rule Charter School | ||||
| –Varies by campus | Contact school for details | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; student records; proof of residency | www.goldenruledallas.org |
| Inspired Vision Academy | ||||
| –Varies by Campus | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | www.rylieffa.com |
| KIPP Schools | ||||
| –Varies by campus | Begins November 1 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; contact school for details | www.kippdfw.org |
| La Academia de Estrellas | ||||
| PK - 06 | February 1 - May 15 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; contact school for details | www.academiadeestrellas.org |
| Legacy Preparatory | ||||
| K - 12 | Contact school for details | Open enrollment/lottery | Contact school for details | www.legacypreparatory.com |
| Life Schools | ||||
| Varies by campus | Begins March 1 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; student records; proof of residency; Contact school for details | www.lifeschools.net |
| Lindsley Park Community School | ||||
| PK - 03 | January 7 - February 21 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; student records; proof of residency; Contact school for details | www.edcschool.org/schools/lindsley-park-community-school |
| Nova Academy | ||||
| Varies by campus | Contact school for details | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; student records; Contact school for details | www.novaacademy.org |
| Prime Prep Academy | ||||
| 06 - 12 | March 1 - May 4 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; contact school for details | www.primeprepacademy.org |
| Reconciliation Academy | ||||
| PK - 04 | April 15 - June 15 | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; Contact School for details | www.radallas.org |
| St. Anthony School | ||||
| 06 - 08 | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | Contact school for details | www.saadallas.org |
| Trinity Basin Preparatory | ||||
| PK - 08 | Contact school for details | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; student records; Contact school for details | www.trinitybasin.net |
| Uplift Education | ||||
| Varies by Campus | Contact school for details | Open enrollment/lottery | Submit application; Contact school for details | www.uplifteducation.org |
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