Open Enrollment · K–12
Admissions
No tuition. No entrance exam. No application fee. The door is open.
Tuition
Free
Application Fee
None
Entrance Exam
None
The Process
How to Apply
Enrollment at Great Hearts is straightforward. There are no test scores to submit, no essays to write, and no fees to pay. What we ask for is simple: interest, and commitment.
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Find Your Academy
Enter your ZIP code to locate the Great Hearts academy nearest your family. Each academy serves specific grade bands — check which campuses offer the grades you need.
Submit an Interest Form
Complete a brief online interest form for the academy of your choice. There is no application fee and no entrance examination — the form simply places your child's name in the enrollment pool.
Attend an Information Session
We strongly encourage families to attend an information session before enrollment. These sessions are held at each academy throughout the year and give you a genuine sense of what a Great Hearts education looks like — and requires.
Enrollment
When a seat becomes available, you will be contacted directly. Where demand exceeds capacity, enrollment is determined by a fair, blind lottery. If selected, complete your enrollment forms within the given window.
Find Your School
Locate Your Academy
Enter your ZIP code to find the Great Hearts academy nearest your family — across Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Is there really no tuition?
Yes. Great Hearts academies are public charter schools, funded entirely by the state. There are no tuition fees, no fundraising requirements, and no cost to enroll.
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Great Hearts does not require an entrance exam, application essay, or interview. Enrollment is open to all students in the states we serve.
What grades do you serve?
Most Great Hearts academies serve Grades K through 8. Several campuses offer Grades 9 through 12. The full grade range varies by academy — check the Academies directory for details.
What if there are no seats available?
Your child's name remains in the enrollment pool. When a seat opens, families are contacted in the order they were added. Some families wait a year or more; we encourage you to express interest as early as possible.
Do you accept students with IEPs or learning differences?
Yes. As a public charter school, Great Hearts is required by law to serve all eligible students, including those with Individualized Education Programs. Contact your local academy's enrollment office to discuss specific needs.
Questions?
Contact Your Academy Directly
Each academy manages its own enrollment. The team at your local campus will answer your questions and walk you through the process.