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Open enrollment is available for TK through eighth grade. The 2026-27 open enrollment period runs from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, and Spring open enrollment lottery eligibility requires applications be submitted by March 31, 2026. The Spring Open Enrollment Lottery for 2026-27 will be held on April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom; applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 to be eligible, and seats are available by grade (TK 20, Kindergarten 106, 1st 34, 2nd 39, 3rd 21, 4th 20, 5th 36, 6th 108, 7th 68, 8th 32). Results are emailed the day after the lottery and available in the PowerSchool Enrollment account. English and Spanish interpretation are provided for the lottery, with ASL interpretation available on request. Enrollment priorities establish ranking for class placement and waitlists as follows: TK—children of staff (up to 10% of space), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, residents within the San Diego Unified School District, and others outside the district have the lowest priority; Kindergarten through Fifth Grade—children of staff (up to 10%), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, fluent German-speaking children (up to 25% of space and subject to a German fluency interview), SDUSD residents, and outside-SDUSD residents with the lowest priority; Sixth through Eighth Grade—children of staff (up to 10%), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, applicants within the Sherman Elementary School boundary, SDUSD residents, and outside-SDUSD residents with the lowest priority.
Enrollment is determined by a public random lottery when applications exceed available seats after each enrollment period; an outside agency supervises the lottery to verify grade placement or waiting list ranking according to designated priorities; lottery results are provided by email and in the PowerSchool Enrollment account, and the lottery can be viewed via Zoom or live stream with Spanish interpretation and ASL interpretation available upon request (with advance notice).
Albert Einstein Academies is a public charter school system in San Diego, comprising the Elementary AEACES (3035 Ash St) and the Middle AEACMS (458 26th Street), with a planned High School adjacent to the middle campus. The network offers an International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) currently in place, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected to launch in Fall 2026. In addition, the schools follow the American curriculum and deliver a bilingual English/German immersion focus in the early grades. The AEAs began as a single charter in 2002 and aim for TK–12 growth, serving over 2,000 students. Facilities include two campuses: a 36‑classroom Elementary site with an auditorium and exterior sports field; and a four‑story Middle School building with a gym and outdoor courts. The ExchangeStein international travel and FoAEA volunteer network strengthen community and global awareness for students.
