Microschools are small, multiage private schools that can be funded through private or ESA funds set up through the state of Arizona.

If you believe your child is a good fit according to the student traits and our philosophy on our philosophy page. Please see the application process below.

2025-26 Enrollment &

Application Process

Begins March 2025!

Step 1: Paper Screening

  • Application – Complete the application linked below.

  • If the applicant passes the paper screening, you will be invited to Step 2

Step 2: Parent/Guardian Interview & Application

  • A link will be sent to pay the Application Fee ($50) and to schedule an interview time

    • What to bring to the interview:

      • Portfolio of student work

        • It does not have to be extensive

        • Include examples of things your child does well and areas they may need more support in, report cards, etc.

      • Testing Documents (Not required but recommended):

        • Any gifted identification scores

        • Any special education documentation (504s IEPs, etc.)

      • Anything else that helps us get to know your child

  • If the applicant passes step 2, you will be invited to Step 3.

Step 3: Student Observation/Screening

  • Student Interview

    • We will have an interview with your child. This will take place on the same day as the Parent/Guardian Interview & Application (Step 2). (We will have chat with them after the interview.)

    • Students will be able to tour the facility and then join the class if avilable.

Step 4: Application Status

  • Upon review of application, including discussions with the Microschool Teacher, applicants will be notified of the enrollment decision

ESA Funding

ESA funds allow any parent or guardian to fund education alternatives for their school-age child. This includes helping with private school tuition.

  • ESA Pays funds each quarter (July, October, January, & April)

  • ESA typically covers $6,800 per year, but that can vary based on age, as well as needs approved in an IEP

  • Any ESA/Classwallet charges may be added on to the tuition cost paid by the parent

  • If your child has diagnosed special needs, ESA may provide additional funding to pay for the support services they need.

For more information on the ESA program:

Payments/Fees

Application Fee – $50

  • Nonrefundable

  • Students do not have to reapply each year

  • Yearly Enrollment/Registration Fee – $250

    • This covers many of the enrollment costs and some of the initial classroom materials to start each school year

    • Holds your child’s spot in the program

    • Due at the time of enrollment

    • Nonrefundable

  • Tuition

    • Advance Placment Academy - $1250 per month (August-May)

    • Uniques Learners 2e Academy - $1750 per month (August – May)

Additional Information, costs, and Fees

  • The tuition funding amount is the minimum for us to be able to pay our staff, cover facilities, and run our unique program.

  • We do have a beginning of the year supply list with supplies we ask families to provid. We cover many supplies as well as we may occasionally ask families to purchase supplies and materials for some projects and activities. Those will be communicated in advance and we appreciate anything our families can do. Field trips and outside of the school day activities will likly cost extra.

  • We understand this is a significant financial commitment. However, we hope that with the ESA funding it is achievable for all families. 

  • We may also be asking for families to help us find donations and funding for specific needs.

  • Families who choose the ESA funding option will have to pay the processing fees required by the ESA/Classwallet systems. This is typically around 2%