Enrollment Process for Discovery Charter Schools

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our Discovery Charter Schools. Our schools are a tuition-free, TK to 8 public charter school focused on academic excellence, whole-child development, and strong family partnerships. Discovery Charter Schools are authorized by the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) and accept students from across California. There are no tuition fees or entrance exams.

Discovery Charter Schools has two campuses in San Jose, California. The Phoenix campus serves K-8 students in West San Jose. The Falcon campus serves TK-8 students in South San Jose and has a hybrid Homeschool program. 

Fall admissions to Discovery Charter Schools is determined through a lottery system. All families who complete the enrollment requirements by the spring are entered into the open enrollment lottery for the following fall school year.

For mid-year transfers, we accept applications on a rolling basis.

Please apply to the Phoenix Campus, Falcon Campus, or to both.

What is a Charter School?
We encourage you to watch California Charter Schools Association’s video on What is a Charter Public School?

What is the enrollment process?
Each campus has their own enrollment process consisting of an application, an informational meeting, and a campus tour. Once these required steps are completed, you are eligible to join the school If you are applying for our next school year, these required steps will enter you will be entered into our lottery which takes place in the spring. If you are looking to enroll mid-year, once these required steps are completed we will reach out to let you know if there is any space available.