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Albert Einstein Charter Academy - Elementary School

United States, San Diego

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 5 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Albert Einstein Academies
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), American Curriculum
Taught languages German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Elementary
Introduction

Albert Einstein Academies is a public charter school system in San Diego, comprising the Elementary AEACES (3035 Ash St) and the Middle AEACMS (458 26th Street), with a planned High School adjacent to the middle campus. The network offers an International Baccalaureate continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) currently in place, with the Diploma Programme (DP) expected to launch in Fall 2026. In addition, the schools follow the American curriculum and deliver a bilingual English/German immersion focus in the early grades. The AEAs began as a single charter in 2002 and aim for TK–12 growth, serving over 2,000 students. Facilities include two campuses: a 36‑classroom Elementary site with an auditorium and exterior sports field; and a four‑story Middle School building with a gym and outdoor courts. The ExchangeStein international travel and FoAEA volunteer network strengthen community and global awareness for students.

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3035 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92102, United States

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The Essentials

Albert Einstein Charter Academy - Elementary School has instruction in English, German.

Location
Albert Einstein Academies operates three campuses near downtown San Diego, California. The Elementary Campus is at 3035 Ash Street in the South Park neighborhood. The Middle School Campus is at 458 26th Street in the Grant Hill neighborhood. The High School will open in Fall 2027 at the Grant Hill neighborhood, on the corner of 26th Street and J Street, adjacent to the Middle School site.

Stages
Elementary (K–5); Middle (6–8); High School (9–12) opening Fall 2027.

Type
Public charter school

Additional learning support
AEA provides a comprehensive continuum of special education services, including IEPs, collaboration/support models, Learning Center pull-out supports, BASE classrooms, and related services.

Country affiliation
United States

School day structure
School begins at 8:10 a.m. on most days; TK/K dismissal is at 2:30, 1–2 at 2:40, and 3–5 at 2:50. Wednesdays are minimum days with 8:10 start and TK/K dismissal at 12:00, 1–2 at 12:20, and 3–5 at 12:30.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee charged by Albert Einstein Academies for enrollment; applications are submitted through the school's PowerSchool enrollment portal using the standard online application process.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)
- Albert Einstein Academies operates as tuition-free public charter schools. No tuition is charged for any grade level (elementary K–5 or middle school 6–8). There are no per-term or per-year tuition charges.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because there is no tuition, there is no recurring tuition billing schedule.
- Optional, program-specific charges (for example, field trips or optional paid activities) are billed on a per-event basis through the school's online payment system and must be paid by the due date shown for each event. Field-trip and similar payments require the student ID and payment at the time of checkout.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; the academies operate as day schools serving the local San Diego community.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, supplies, activities, travel, etc.)
- Uniforms: Each student is provided with free uniform items at the start of the school year (two polo shirts and one sweatshirt with the AEA logo). No uniform purchase is required at enrollment for standard issued items.
- Basic classroom supplies and student planners: Basic classroom supplies (pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, binders, folders, etc.) and one AEA student planner are provided at no cost. Families must provide a backpack and water bottle and may optionally contribute additional supplies.
- School meals: All AEA students receive free breakfast and lunch for the entire school year; meal applications are collected for funding purposes but do not affect eligibility. There is no charge for school meals.
- After-school program (AfterStein): The AfterStein expanded-learning program is funded through California's ELO-P program; eligible students attend without a direct charge. Some after-school clubs, sports, or third-party vendors may have separate optional costs; availability and eligibility are described in the program handbooks.
- Exchange and travel programs (ExchangeStein): International exchange and travel programs are offered; participation typically involves additional travel and program costs borne by participating families. Financial assistance or scholarships may be available for students in need.
- Optional music, instrument, athletics, or club expenses: Instrument purchases/maintenance, specific activity supplies, or optional extracurricular fees may be required for participation in some programs; these are treated as optional, program-level costs and are billed or requested separately when applicable.

Refund information
- Tuition refunds are not applicable because the school charges no tuition.
- Refunds for optional paid items (field trips, camps, paid clubs, travel deposits) are subject to the school's program-specific policies and the payment processor's procedures. Payments made via the school's RevTrak online store follow the school's stated RevTrak procedures for payments and any related refund handling; parents should contact the school office for requests or questions about refunds for a specific paid item.

Fee payment options and how payments are accepted
- RevTrak (alberteinstein.revtrak.net) is used for paying field trips and other event-specific charges; payments require a credit or debit card at checkout. RevTrak supports standard card payments (credit and debit) and the school directs families to use RevTrak for event payments.
- Meal applications and related meal information use the MyMealTime system for processing and recordkeeping. School meals are provided at no charge to students.
- Donations and voluntary contributions are accepted through the school's donation platform. Voluntary donations are distinct from required fees and are used to support activities such as field trips, assemblies, exchange trips, and transportation.

Summary statement
- Families should expect no tuition or application charges to enroll a student at Albert Einstein Academies. The few costs that do arise are for optional activities, travel, or optional supplies and are billed on a program-by-program basis using the school's payment systems (RevTrak, MyMealTime, or donation platforms).
Academics

Albert Einstein Charter Academy - Elementary School teaches IB (PYP), American Curriculum for students aged 5 to 12.

Curriculum
The school has an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP) are offered, with the Diploma Programme (DP) coming Fall 2026.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size in 2021-22 ranged from 33 to 36 students in secondary subjects (ELA 35, Math 33, Science 36, Social Science 34).

Exam Results
CAASPP results for 2021-22 show All Students meeting or exceeding standards: ELA 47.48%, Math 43.95%, Science 33.75%.
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Admissions

Admissions
Open enrollment is available for TK through eighth grade. The 2026-27 open enrollment period runs from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, and Spring open enrollment lottery eligibility requires applications be submitted by March 31, 2026. The Spring Open Enrollment Lottery for 2026-27 will be held on April 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom; applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 to be eligible, and seats are available by grade (TK 20, Kindergarten 106, 1st 34, 2nd 39, 3rd 21, 4th 20, 5th 36, 6th 108, 7th 68, 8th 32). Results are emailed the day after the lottery and available in the PowerSchool Enrollment account. English and Spanish interpretation are provided for the lottery, with ASL interpretation available on request. Enrollment priorities establish ranking for class placement and waitlists as follows: TK—children of staff (up to 10% of space), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, residents within the San Diego Unified School District, and others outside the district have the lowest priority; Kindergarten through Fifth Grade—children of staff (up to 10%), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, fluent German-speaking children (up to 25% of space and subject to a German fluency interview), SDUSD residents, and outside-SDUSD residents with the lowest priority; Sixth through Eighth Grade—children of staff (up to 10%), siblings of current students, siblings of lottery draws, applicants within the Sherman Elementary School boundary, SDUSD residents, and outside-SDUSD residents with the lowest priority.

Waitlist
Enrollment is determined by a public random lottery when applications exceed available seats after each enrollment period; an outside agency supervises the lottery to verify grade placement or waiting list ranking according to designated priorities; lottery results are provided by email and in the PowerSchool Enrollment account, and the lottery can be viewed via Zoom or live stream with Spanish interpretation and ASL interpretation available upon request (with advance notice).
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