BASIS Charter Schools Open Enrollment –
BASIS Charter Schools welcome all students in Arizona and do not restrict attendance based on school district boundaries. In the registration process, students must provide proof of Arizona residency. Out-of-state and international applicants are also welcome to apply, but they must provide proof of Arizona residency by the first day of the school year if offered enrollment.
There are no entrance exams, and admission is not restricted on the basis of academic achievement or any protected class.
BASIS CHARTER SCHOOLS Key Dates for the 2026–27 School Year
November 4, 2025: Open Enrollment Begins
- Open Enrollment is NOT first-come, first-served.
- After Open Enrollment ends, they accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applications completed during the Open Enrollment period are included in the random lottery pool. Apply during Open Enrollment for your best chance of securing a seat!
December 12, 2025: Open Enrollment Ends
- You must apply by midnight on the last day of Open Enrollment to be included in the lottery pool.
- After Open Enrollment ends, they accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis during the Post Open Enrollment period.
- Apply by midnight on the last day of Open Enrollment to be included in the lottery pool.
- Post Open Enrollment period begins, Applications are still accepted after Open Enrollment ends. These applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
January 2026: Enrollment Lottery Begins
- If the number of applications received during Open Enrollment exceeds the number of openings (at any grade level), enrollment is determined by a lottery and waitlist.
January 2026-August 2026: Applications remain open
- Schools continue making offers to waitlisted applicants as seats become available.
*Note: Each year, BASIS Charter Schools determines the Open Enrollment dates and lottery dates. Please check back for exact dates closer to the Open Enrollment period.