Welcome to Desert Star Community School

A Public, Tuition-Free Charter School

Guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education

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

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.

About Us

Desert Star Community School is located in the beautiful high Desert near the amazing red rocks of Sedona. We are also surrounded by the Mingus mountains and the lovely Verde Valley. We have moderate weather with 278 days of sunshine and a light dusting of snow in the winter. Sedona has an international flair with a small-town atmosphere. There are numerous art galleries and many restaurants with various types of cuisine. There are over 100 hiking trails with Miles of unbelievable vistas.

Our team is filled with a mixture of ages and experience. We are forward thinking and constantly striving for excellence. We also provide a warm, supportive environment for new teachers who are beginning their journey. We are looking for team members with a pioneer spirit ready to take up initiatives and to help build a strong community. We are looking for individuals with creative and innovative spirits ready to collaborate with colleagues, administration and the community. We are seeking individuals who will inspire learning, foster growth and success for each individual student and are excited to bring coherence to both the state standards and Waldorf Education.