Enroll Aspire Bay Area Region
Welcome to the enrollment page for Aspire Bay Area, Tuition-Free TK-12th Education in Oakland, Richmond, and East Palo Alto.
Join Aspire Bay Area, where students are seen, valued, and empowered.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Eligibility:
Are you interested in Transitional Kindergarten (“TK”)?
For the next school year (2025-26 SY), children born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021
are eligible for TK.
Step 1: Complete an Application
Click on the application button for the city of
the school you wish to apply for. You will be
prompted to select the campus of your
choice.
If you need further assistance, please
contact enrollBA@aspirepublicschools.org
Step 2: Accept the Offer
Applications submitted within the open
enrollment period will be included in the
enrollment lotteries.
Offers will be made according to the
enrollment lottery results. If there is a seat
available for your child, you will receive an
offer.
Step 3: Complete Registration
After you accept the offer, you will need to
complete the necessary registration forms.
A member of our staff will contact you with
the details, including deadlines for
completing the registration.
Enrollment Timeline
Open Enrollment
Oakland:
November 10, 2025 -February 13, 2026
Richmond:
September 30, 2025 -February 13, 2026
East Palo Alto:
September 15, 2025 – January 6, 2026
Enrollment Lotteries
Oakland:
March 2, 2026
Richmond:
February 26, 2026
East Palo Alto:
January 7, 2026
Accept/Decline Offer Deadline
Oakland:
March 19, 2026
Richmond:
March 27, 2026
East Palo Alto:
January 16, 2026
Late applications will still be accepted past enrollment deadlines, and offers will be made on an ongoing basis.
Our Schools
Your Child’s Path to a Transformative Education Starts Here
Oakland
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
6-12
400 105th Avenue
Oakland, CA
(510) 635-7737
Richmond
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
TK-5
3170 Hilltop Mall Road
Richmond, CA
(510) 480-0660
Aspire Richmond California College Preparatory Academy
6-12
3040 Hilltop Mall Road
Richmond, CA
(510) 646-1696
East Palo Alto
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School
TK-8
1286 Runnymede Street
East Palo Alto, CA
(650) 614-9100
Enrollment FAQs
Can I apply to multiple Aspire schools?
Yes. The application(s) allows families to apply to multiple schools.
How will I know if my child has been accepted?
You will receive a communication from the school via text or email. If your contact information has changed, please contact the school promptly to update your records.
Do you accept late applications?
Yes. Aspire continues to accept applications and enroll throughout the year. We will contact you if a seat is available.
What if I need assistance with the application?
We are here to help! If you have any questions or need support with the application process, feel free to contact or visit the school directly. You can also reach us by email at enrollBA@aspirepublicschools.org.
Do you offer open-house events or school tours?
Yes, we do! To attend an Open House event, you can contact the school you’re interested in. If you would like to request a school tour, please get in touch with us at enrollBA@aspirepublicschools.org
Need more support?
Find the Aspire school phone number here to speak to a school representative. You may also email info@aspirepublicschools.org. To submit a complaint, complete the Charter School Complaint form here.