Pre-K for ALL
Wayside Schools believes that a quality Pre-K program is crucial for Kindergarten readiness. We have expanded our program to include full-day Pre-K3 and a tuition-based Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 program for scholars that do not qualify. Learn more about our tuition-based Pre-K program here.
Wayside also offers bilingual Pre-K at all of our campuses. To learn more about our bilingual program designed for native Spanish speakers, click here.
Interested in joining us now? Limited spaces are available in select grades. Submit an application today, and a member of our enrollment team will be in touch soon.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Wayside Familia!
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Wayside believes that ALL children are capable of success. Our job is to guide them through relentless care and joyful learning.
With the support of our vibrant community, our unwavering focus on college-readiness puts our scholars are on the path towards success in college and beyond.
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Enrollment Guide
Step 1: Apply Online
Fill out Wayside’s short enrollment application by clicking here. Please fill out one application for each scholar.
Step 2: Accept Your Spot
If applying for the current year, Wayside will send you an acceptance email if your requested grade/school is available. If applying for the upcoming school year, acceptance emails will be sent after our enrollment lottery on February 2, 2026. Your acceptance email will contain instructions to accept your spot.
Step 3: Register in Skyward
Once you have accepted your spot, you will receive information to create a login for Skyward. Your registration documents can be completed and submitted here.
Step 4: Bring in Documents
Stop by our schools or join us at an enrollment fair to drop off enrollment documents. This includes:
• Original birth certificate
• Social security
• Current immunization record
• Proof of residency (Ex. driver’s License or state ID with your current home address, current utility bill, or lease agreement with your address)
• Parent ID or driver’s license (passport or residency cards are accepted)
• Last Report Card/ Transcript (grades 6-12)
• Disciplinary Report (grades 6-12)
• Pre-K qualification if applicable (ex. pay stub)
Step 5: Come to School!
Our team will contact you if any further information is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wayside cost?
Wayside is a free public school, and there is no cost to attend!
Wayside offers free Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 for qualifying scholars. Tuition-based rate is $550/month for families who do not qualify.
Am I eligible to attend?
All of our schools are located in Southeast Austin. However, all children in the greater Austin area are eligible to attend – including Kyle, Buda, Del Valle, Lockhart and beyond!
Do you offer free Pre-K?
Wayside offers free full-day Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 to all qualifying scholars. Most families qualify through their income or home language. Visit the TEA website for a full list of qualifiers. Wayside also has a low-cost tuition-based program for scholars who do not qualify.
Are you still accepting applications?
Yes! Wayside is an open-enrollment public school, which means we enroll scholars all year based on availability. However, we encourage families to apply early for their best chance at acceptance.
What’s a lottery?
To ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to attend Wayside, we hold an enrollment lottery in the spring. While we encourage you to apply before our lottery for your best chance at acceptance, we still take applications after our lottery.
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