• We are a tuition-free elementary charter school

• We are a tuition-free elementary charter school

Austin Discovery School student at the school Fall Festival

Austin Discovery School is a tuition-free elementary charter school located in East Austin. We are "open enrollment," and continually fill available spots throughout the school year. When we have more applications than spaces, they are filled through a random lottery in April for the upcoming school year. Siblings of currently enrolled students have priority.

Austin Discovery School does not discriminate in admissions based on gender, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, religion, disability, or the district the child would otherwise attend.

Two Austin Discovery School students holding a bearded dragon.

Recommended Steps

1. Familiarize yourself with the website:

Please spend some time exploring our school's website! You will find many resources to help guide your decision towards hopefully joining the Austin Discovery School community.

An Austin Discovery School student gardening.

2. Schedule a tour:

Come see our school for yourself! You can schedule online or contact us for more info.
info@austindiscoveryschool.org

(512) 674-0700

An Austin Discovery School student hiking.

3. Read the Parent Handbook:

Our Parent-Student Handbook has important information about Austin Discovery School as well as specific details about procedures and policies.

An Austin Discovery School student playing guitar.

4. Fill out an admission application:

Two Austin Discovery School students at the Colorado River.

5. Wait for Lottery Results

The lottery is conducted the first business day of April for the upcoming school year. Parents will receive an email offering enrollment as spots become available. You are welcome and encouraged to apply after April! Applicants will receive an email as spots become available.

An Austin Discovery School student in the garden.

6. Fill out an enrollment application

Once you accept a spot, please submit an enrollment form and copies/pictures of your child’s birth certificate, social security card, and immunization records.

Curious about our school? You can schedule a tour online or contact us for more information.
info@austindiscoveryschool.org
(512) 674-0700

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