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Tuition-Based Pre-K

Tuition-Based Pre-K is a full-day program for HEB ISD students who are 4 years old by September 1st.

  • Families do not need to live within HEB ISD boundaries to enroll a child in the tuition-based program.  
  • Campus placement will be determined by the completion of online registration, a tuition-based interest form, and campus availability.
  • First month's tuition payment ($650) is required upon acceptance into the program to reserve the student's spot.
  • The $6,500 annual tuition is payable based on the current calendar school days, regardless of the number of school days of service in any particular month. A monthly payment schedule is available. Prompt tuition payment is required each month to maintain your child's placement.
  • Tuition-Based seats are offered at every elementary school. 
  • The Pre-K Program will follow the HEB ISD school calendar.
    • School day hours are 7:45 a.m.- 3:05 p.m., with drop-off as early as 7:30 a.m.
  • HEB ISD Extended Day Academy
    • (3:05–6:00pm) available on campus, at extra charge. (817-399-2093)
  • Breakfast and lunch available at extra charge or a child may bring sack lunch from home.
  • No District transportation is provided

Application & Process

In years past, we have used a lottery system for our Tuition-based program. Starting the 26-27 school year, we will be using a tuition-based interest form. 

  • April 1, 2026: Complete online registration. Choose "Tuition-Based Pre-K Interested."            
  • April 7-10, 2026: Attend Pat May In-Person Registration to verify enrollment documentation.
  • Monday, April 20, 2026: Pre-K Tuition-Based Interest form will be sent to families who have completed the enrollment portion of registration. You will be able to list your top three campus choices. 
  • Monday, April 27, 2026: Tuition-Based seats will be offered to families upon campus availability. You will be able to accept or decline the offer by email.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, ethnicity, or religion.