Have questions about Paideia Academy? You’re not alone—so we’ve answered the ones we hear most from families just like yours.
Whether you’re exploring enrollment at our South Phoenix campuses, curious about our K–12 curriculum, or want to understand what makes our tuition-free public charter school unique, this page is here to help.
We believe in transparency, communication, and supporting families every step of the way.
If you don’t see your question here, feel free to contact us directly—we’re always happy to help.
Yes, we have a dedicated team to support IEPs and learning differences. Parents are kept involved and informed.
We use Core Knowledge, Mathematics, and more, plus 7 Habits for character
We take it seriously. Every report is followed up with action, and we focus on building a respectful culture
Yes. We are a public charter school with no tuition required.
Your child is successfully enrolled when the school receives these documents:
• Proof of age: birth certificate or official alternative. ( certified copy of birth certificate, pupil’s baptismal certificate, an application for a social security number or original school registration records and an affidavit explaining the inability to provide a copy of the birth certificate. A letter from the authorized representative of an agency having custody of the pupil pursuant to Title 8, Chapter 2 certifying that the pupil has been placed in the custody of the agency as prescribed by law. )
• Proof of address
• Parent/guardian ID
• (Optional) Most recent IEP or 504 plan, if applicable
Before Attending School, We Must Also Have:
• Immunization record or valid exemption documentation
Written certification delivered to the administrator that is signed by the parent or guardian and by a physician or a registered nurse practitioner that states that one or more of the required immunizations may be detrimental to the pupil’s health and that indicates the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstance that precludes immunization.
Homeless pupils have until the fifth calendar day after enrollment to provide proof of immunization.
No, Paideia Academy accepts students out of district and from different zip codes.
If you submit a completed enrollment application along with all supporting documents, your student will be offered a spot immediately, unless a waiting list is in place.
All subsequent applications for enrollment for that class, grade level or building are selected for the available slots through a lottery, which represents an equitable, random selection process. The lottery is used for all applicants, who are not exempt from the lottery process.
Exemptions from the Lottery: The following categories of applicants may be exempt from the enrollment lottery:
Siblings of scholars already admitted to or attending the same Paideia Academy campus.
Children of the charter school’s founders, teachers, and staff.
If you didn’t find what you were looking for, reach out to our team—
We’re happy to answer any questions about enrollment, curriculum, or campus life.
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