Kino School Mission

​Kino's mission is to provide an environment where students have the freedom and responsibility to develop their passion for learning. Whether your child is in elementary school, middle school, or high school, our alternative education model  adapts to meet their specific needs. Kino is a school where creativity, respect for others, and community are valued, and where students of all abilities can succeed.

Enrolling for the 2023-2024 School Year

We Welcome All Students
​We are enrolling K-12 students for the 2023-2024 school year. ​Please call 520-297-7278 or email us to schedule a tour. ​​
Enrollment is available to all children without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Please reach out to us if you need more information!

New Student Scholarships Available!

Up to 100% of Tuition Covered
Terms: 
  • Scholarships are available for new students in the 2023-2024 school year!
  • Students must complete tour, 3-day visit, enroll, and pay the registration fee for the 2023-2024 School Year
  • Students and parents must compose a letter of application on why they want to attend Kino School 
  • Students must apply for either the ESA or STO and submit a confirmation of application; the remainder of tuition will be covered by Kino School
*Kino School reserves the right to terminate new student scholarships for any reason. 

Testimonials

“I am so proud to be a small part of your work at Kino School and can only smile with a full heart at your many accomplishments. The number of lives Kino has touched, helped, saved – is more than admirable. It’s inspiring. I live in a world where success is measured by a football score. Yours is the real world, where success can take a lifetime..." - read more
- Coach Matt of the Washington Commanders
"This model of education including the smaller class sizes and no testing or homework in younger grades, the emphasis on students learning about themselves and figuring out how they learn best and taking charge of their education, alongside an amazing level of resources they've developed over so many years is all just incredible to me​..."​ - read more
- Parent of two students
"Kino has real respect for its students. It’s always expected me to be self-motivated and self-disciplined, to know what I’m interested in learning, and why I’m interested in learning it, and to become a good, responsible human being. Growing up at Kino, without grades, without a set curriculum, has taught me the boundlessness of the things I can learn..." - read more
- Former Kino student on their college application

Are You Looking for Ways to Help Kino?

Make a Tax Deductible Donation!
As a friend of Kino, you have the ability enrich the environment and education of our students! Over the years we've been able to use your donation funds to provide scholarships, renovate our facilities, and provide more learning opportunities for our students. 
All donations made are tax deductible. Visit our Donations page to see how your donations can help our students!

News & Events

Kino School Annual Hoedown
On Saturday, October 22 our community got together for the annual Hoedown at the Animal Center! There were games, chicken fortune telling and bingo, a primary and mid-level Spanish performance, tarot reading, hot chocolate, and a night hike.  Our teachers and parents helped make it a wonderful, fun night! ​
Summer Program
​This summer, a Kino parent coordinated a summer program for the community. She sent these pictures and said it was a great experience to watch the kids learn with such joy and enthusiasm! ​