Apply for iLEAD AV Studio’s 2026-27 Enrollment Lottery by April 7
We are pleased to announce that enrollment lottery applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year. Now is your chance to get in on the personalized private-school-quality experience available at no cost at iLEAD AV Studio, a TK-8 hybrid charter school program in Antelope Valley, CA.
All grade-level admissions are determined by a public random lottery. Through the lottery, we first fill all available open spots and then establish a wait list for each grade level.
Who Can Apply
- Students entering grades TK-8 who are residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, or Kern County.
- Age requirements for TK and Kindergarten:
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Child must turn four (4) by September 1.
- Kindergarten: Child must turn five (5) by September 1.
How to Apply
- To be included in the public lottery, you must submit one iLEAD AV Studio Enrollment Lottery Application for each new student you wish to enroll.
Key Dates to Remember:
- Applications Available Since: December 19, 2025
- Application Deadline: March 27, 2026
- 2026-27 Public Enrollment Lottery Date: April 7, 2026
Important Additional Information
- Attendance: You do not have to be present at the lottery drawing for your child to receive a spot.
- Notification: Families will be notified via email if their learners are selected for enrollment after the lottery is complete.
- Wait List: All interest forms received after the lottery date will be placed on the wait list in the order they are received.
A Note to Returning Families
- Currently enrolled learners do not need to apply for next school year’s enrollment lottery. Please stay tuned for re-registration information coming later this school year, and be sure to complete the forms to secure your currently enrolled learner’s spot for next school year.
- Do you know a family who may be interested in enrolling their learner at iLEAD AV Studio? Please share this information with them so they can apply ahead of the March 27 deadline.
Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions about the application process or eligibility, please reach out to our office staff:
- Email: minerva.alonso@ileadav.org
- Phone: 661-494-7442
- Info Sessions: RSVP for an upcoming info session
We look forward to hearing from you and learning how we can best support your child’s educational journey!
About iLEAD AV Studio:
iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.
Join our exciting school today!
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