Azle ISD is excited to offer a tuition-based Prekindergarten program beginning the 2026-2027 school year! Tuition-based Prekindergarten is a full-day program for students who are four years old by September 1 and do not qualify for free, state-funded Prekindergarten or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). Campus placement will be determined by the completion of a campus selection form, online registration, and campus availability. A deposit of $600 is required and will be credited to the last month’s payment. The annual tuition is $6,000, and payment plans are outlined in the tuition agreement. Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) funds are accepted for the tuition-based Prekindergarten program in Azle ISD.
Tuition-based Prekindergarten seats are offered at every elementary school, except Eagle Heights Elementary. The Prekindergarten program will follow the Azle ISD school calendar. School day hours are 7:35 a.m.- 3:15 p.m., with drop-off as early as 7:10 a.m. Breakfast and lunch are available at an extra charge, or a child may bring a sack lunch from home. No district transportation is provided.
To receive the full benefit of the Prekindergarten program, students need to be in attendance every day for class. Once you have enrolled your child in school, they are expected to attend school as required under the Compulsory Attendance Law.
To officially secure your child's spot, please review the important next steps.
Complete the 2026-2027 Prekindergarten Intent to Enroll and Tuition Agreement Form.
All initial deposits are due by July 21, 2026, to secure your spot. Cash and check payments can be made in person at 301 Church Street. Payments by card can be made online through RevTrak, and there will be a service charge of 4.16%.
An original birth certificate must be shown in person by July 21, 2026. This can be brought to the Administration Building at 301 Church Street, Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s early education. We are going to have an incredible school year together! If you have any questions after reviewing the FAQs below, please reach out to Sheri Welch, swelch@azleisd.net, for program questions or Summer Mathis, Summer.Mathis@azleisd.net, for payment questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):
What is the age qualification for Tuition-Based Prekindergarten? To attend Prekindergarten, children must be four-years-old by September 1 of the school year in which they are applying. There are no exceptions to this age requirement. Tuition-Based Prekindergarten is available for students who do not qualify for free, state-funded Prekindergarten or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Can my 3-year-old attend Prekindergarten? No. Children who are three-years-old on September 1st are not eligible to attend Prekindergarten.
Where are Prekindergarten classes located? Prekindergarten classes are located on each elementary campus except for Eagle Heights Elementary. Space will be determined based on availability at the desired campus.
What are the times for Prekindergarten? Prekindergarten follows the school calendar. The full day schedule on campus is 7:35 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Is there a school supply list for Prekindergarten? Yes, there are designated supplies for Prekindergarten. You can find the list on the Azle ISD website.
Is transportation available? No, bus transportation is not available for Prekindergarten students.
Does attendance really count in Prekindergarten? Yes, it does. To receive the full benefit of the Prekindergarten program, your child needs to be at school every day for their class. Once you have enrolled your child in school, they are expected to attend and fall under Compulsory Attendance Law.