Welcome to Desert Star Community School
A Public, Tuition-Free Charter School
Guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education
The Desert Star Community School team is excited to announce that we have been awarded the school letter grade "A".
Thank you to the entire Desert Star Community School team for all of the efforts put forth to nurture every student.
We strive to support our students engaging head, heart, and hands. The teachers work to engage each student through a rigorous curriculum and methodology that integrates academics, arts, and practical skills.
The Arizona State Board of Education has released the 2022-23 A-F School Letter Grades for all public schools statewide. This accountability system measures year to year student academic growth, proficiency in English language arts, math and science.
How to Enroll
Explore the curriculum information on our website.
Come visit, take a tour of our facilities, and meet the teachers.
For school year 2024-2025 download the paper documents or come to the office to pick up a packet.
Submit the completed packet at the front desk or email to amy@dstarcs.org
Please call the front desk at 928-282-0171 if you need support in filling out the forms.
Administration will contact parents or guardians as soon as the enrollment forms are complete. Please feel free to call at anytime for questions or support.
Enrollment documents are timed stamped- first come, first serve. Enrollment documents are timed stamped- first come, first serve.
Desert Star offers an Education that:
Engages – the whole child
Integrates – art, music and movement into a classical academic education
Nurtures – an enthusiasm for learning
Respects – each child
Motivates – a child’s connection with nature
Provides – active and creative learning
Fosters – healthy social development and community building
School Hours
Monday-Friday
Kindergarten 8:30am- 1:25pm
Grades 1-8 8:15am-2:00pm