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Enrollment for the 2026–27 School Year Is Open!
Six Schools. Free. Public. Built for Families Like Yours.

EFC partners with Oakland Enrolls, a nonprofit that makes applying to Oakland’s public charter schools easier, more transparent, and equitable.

With just one application — the Oakland Common Charter School Application — families can apply to one, two, or all six EFC schools. There’s a single timeline, a centralized process, and one easy online portal hosted by SchoolMint.

Whether you’re exploring TK or high school, the process is designed to give you real choices — without the stress.

Our enrollment team is here to help you complete your application online, over the phone, or in person. No barriers. No testing. Just access, support, and opportunity.

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Big Futures Start Here

Education for Change is a free, public charter school network that proudly welcomes all student in Oakland and its surrounding communities, regardless of: race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity or expression, or achievement level in administration of its admissions policies or education programs. There is no cost to apply, and no pre-academic, testing, or performance requirements for admission. English language learners and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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1. Apply

Submit your application online in just a few minutes. Create a free account on SchoolMint using your phone number or email.

On-time enrollment is open from November 10 to February 13.

The application consists of:

  • Basic contact info
  • Grade level for 2026–27
  • Any preferences (e.g., if a sibling currently attends the same school)

EFC School Lotteries

As a public charter school network, if we receive more applications than available seats, we are required to hold a public lottery. California Charter Law requires that the lottery process be fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory.

Allowable preferences currently include: Siblings of existing students living at the same address.

All EFC school lotteries will take place on Monday, March 2 at the following times:

  • Achieve Academy: 9:00–9:30 AM
  • ASCEND TK-8: 9:30–10:00 AM
  • Cox Academy: 10:00–10:30 AM
  • Lazear Charter Academy: 10:30–11:00 AM
  • Learning Without Limits: 11:00–11:30 AM

Families are welcome to attend. Participation is not required and does not impact your application status.

2. Visit

See our schools in action and meet the people who make them special.

We welcome you to tour our campuses, explore classrooms, and ask any questions you have.

You’ll experience firsthand what makes our schools feel safe, personal, and built for academic success.

3. Enroll

Check your SchoolMint account on March 3 to see if you’ve received an offer or waitlist number.

If you receive an offer, simply accept it online, then complete your registration — either online (using the link shared directly by your school) or on paper at your school site.

Once registration is complete, your child’s spot is confirmed

Enrollment for 2025–2026 School Year

We are still accepting applications for the current school year (2025-26). Families interested in enrolling should complete an application and contact the school directly to confirm seat availability and next steps.

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