Apply for iLEAD Lancaster’s 2026-27 Enrollment Lottery by March 27

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 Lancaster, a TK-8 public charter school in Lancaster, California!

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 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 Lancaster 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 17, 2026

Apply Now!

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 Lancaster? 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: registrar@ileadlancaster.org
• Phone: (661) 722-4287
• Campus Tour: RSVP for an upcoming campus tour
• 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 Lancaster:

iLEAD Lancaster is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of leaders through personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012, the school emphasizes collaboration, communication, and problem-solving, providing a foundation for learners to confidently lead and contribute to their communities. By fostering innovation and individual strengths, iLEAD Lancaster equips learners with the skills and mindset necessary to become impactful leaders of tomorrow. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadlancaster.org.

Join our innovative school today!