El Paso ISD offers PreK 3 to children who turn 3 years of age on or before September 1st of the school year. We have two options available.

1. Free PreK 3 for *eligible students

2. Tuition-based PreK 3 for ineligible students

1. Limited in the ability to speak and/or comprehend the English language, or

2. eligible for free or reduced lunch based on the family’s income; or

3. homeless, as defined by 42 U.S.C. Section 1143a; or

4. the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or the child of a member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty; or

5. has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code.

6. the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as:

• peace officer under Section 3106.002, Government Code;

• a firefighter under Section 3106.003, Government Code; or

• an emergency medical first responder under Section 3106.004, Government Code.

• A child eligible for enrollment under item 4 or 5 above remains eligible if the child’s parent leaves the armed forces or is no longer on active duty after the child begins prekindergarten.

If your family does not qualify* for free Pre-K 3, El Paso ISD offers affordable tuition options at any campus that offers Pre-K 3!

Full-day Pre-Kindergarten 3 Monthly Cost $275 (2025-26 School Year)

*Your selected campus will provide more information on eligibility once your child is enrolled.