Tuition-Free — Gilbert & Queen Creek
Kindergarten at EDUPRIZE — Where Every Child Begins to Shine
Arizona's longest-running A+ charter school offers tuition-free Kindergarten with certified teachers, small classes, phonics-based literacy, hands-on STEM, and the award-winning Cottage program.
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30+ Years of Excellence
100% Tuition-Free K–8
Classes Under 25 Students
Certified Teachers
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A+ Excelling Award — Arizona’s longest-running
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Years serving Arizona families
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Students per class — more personal attention
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Tuition — K–8 is free
Why EDUPRIZE Kindergarten?
Our Kindergarten program builds the academic foundation and love of learning your child will carry for a lifetime — in a joyful, safe, and nurturing environment.
Phonics-Based Literacy
Rooted in systematic phonics with the Lucy Calkins framework. Students build reading and writing skills through journals, word walls, rhyming, and sentence building.
Certified Teachers
Every Kindergarten classroom is led by a certified, experienced teacher who knows each student by name — their strengths, their goals, and how they learn best.
Differentiated Instruction
Using Eureka Math and Cognitively Guided Instruction, teachers meet each child at their level — supporting those who need it and challenging those ready for more.
Hands-On STEM
Live Learning Labs, Life Science Labs, and project-based units bring science to life. Students explore, experiment, and discover in ways that make learning stick.
Safe, Small Community
Secure campuses with a family-first culture. With classes under 25 students, your child is never just a face in the crowd — they are known, valued, and celebrated daily.
Daily Technology Integration
Technology is woven into every school day — personalizing instruction, supporting reading fluency, and giving every child access to the tools of tomorrow.
The Cottage Program — Science Learning Unlike Anything Else
EDUPRIZE’s unique Cottage program — invented right here at EDUPRIZE — integrates science, literacy, and math into four immersive thematic units throughout the Kindergarten year.
Unit 1 — Physical Science
All About Me
Students explore how their senses detect light, sound, and vibration — and how technology extends what we can perceive.
Unit 2 — Social Science
Celebrations
Students understand their roles and responsibilities as citizens — exploring culture, community, and identity.
Unit 3 — Earth & Space
Habitats
Students develop an understanding of weather patterns, seasonal cycles, and daylight through hands-on exploration.
Unit 4 — Life Science
Life Cycles
Students explore how plants and animals survive — and discover the difference between living and non-living things.
Enrichment Beyond the Core
EDUPRIZE Kindergarteners don’t just study reading and math. They explore music, create art, move their bodies, and discover science — because a great education develops the whole child.
Music & Rhythm
Visual Arts
Physical Education
Life Science Labs
Technology Integration
Social-Emotional Learning
Leadership & Character
Project-Based Learning
Choose Your Campus
EDUPRIZE Kindergarten is available at our Gilbert and Queen Creek campuses — both tuition-free, fully accredited, and backed by 30+ years of award-winning education.
Gilbert Campus
580 W. Melody Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
GradesPre-K through 8th
TuitionFree (K–8)
ProgramsTraditional & FLEX
Phone480-344-2622
Emailgilbertenrollment@eduprize.com
Queen Creek Campus
4567 W. Roberts Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85144
GradesKindergarten through 8th
TuitionFree (K–8)
ProgramsTraditional K–8
Phone480-888-1610 ext. 1106
Emailqcenrollment@eduprize.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kindergarten at EDUPRIZE really tuition-free?
Yes — EDUPRIZE is a public charter school. Kindergarten through 8th grade is 100% tuition-free for all Arizona residents. There are no hidden fees for K–8.
What are the Kindergarten enrollment requirements?
Children must be 5 years old by August 31st of the enrollment year. Standard Arizona enrollment documentation is required — your enrollment coordinator will walk you through every step.
What is the class size for Kindergarten?
EDUPRIZE classes typically have fewer than 25 students, giving certified teachers the ability to truly know each child and personalize instruction to their needs and interests.
What is the Cottage program?
The Cottage program is EDUPRIZE’s award-winning science-integrated thematic curriculum — invented right here at EDUPRIZE. Each 9-week unit connects science with literacy and math for a rich, multi-layered learning experience unlike anything in traditional schools.
Do you offer a FLEX schedule for Kindergarten?
Yes — at our Gilbert campus, the FLEX program offers AM (7:15–12:15) and PM (10:40–3:40) sessions for Kindergarten through 8th grade. FLEX delivers the full curriculum in a 5-hour, family-friendly format.
How do I apply?
Click the “Apply Now” button above or visit eduprize.com/apply. An enrollment coordinator will contact you quickly to walk you through next steps. Mid-year enrollment is also available.
Ready to Give Your Child the Best Start?
Join thousands of Arizona families who trust EDUPRIZE for tuition-free, award-winning Kindergarten. Spots fill fast — apply today.
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