Military Family Resources

Coral Community Charter School is New Mexico's only charter school offering separate boys' and girls' classes, built on research-based curriculum designed around how students actually learn. We're tuition-free and open to any student in New Mexico — no matter where you live. [Learn more about our approach →]

Proud to serve military families

Coral Community is a Purple Star–designated school, recognized for our commitment to military-connected students and their families. New school, new state, new start — we're here to help your student feel at home from day one, with resources built specifically for military families in transition.

Below are some helpful links and details about Coral Community Charter School:

Admission & Lottery

Age Requirement
Pre-K children MUST turn 4 by August 31st to be eligible. Kindergarten children must turn 5 by midnight September 1st in order to register for kindergarten for the current school year.

Lottery
CCCS follows the Lottery Process outlined on this page.  To enter your child in the Coral Community Charter School lottery in ANY grade level, please click the “Lottery Form” button and fill in the requested information.​


2026/2027 Lottery

The lottery form for the 2026-2027 school year is available.

Click on the link below!

The initial lottery for the 2026-2027 school year is on Monday, March 9th, 2026.

We will continue to place students as positions become available.

Lottery Policy & Procedures

Non-discrimination

Coral Community Charter School (CCCS) is a public charter school and as such will comply with all applicable laws regarding admission to a public charter school in New Mexico. The School shall not discriminate among applicants on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or academic standing.

Process

A. With the exception of enrollment preferences required by law and outlined herein CCCS shall accept students on a first come first served basis. Expressed interest in enrollment will be accepted on an ongoing basis. As it is received, the registrar or designee will record all expressions of interest. In the event more expressions of interest are received than there are available openings in the School, admission shall be on the basis of lottery. Lotteries will be held for available spaces only.

B. Prior to each lottery the School will:

  1. Notify the public of the lottery date, place, and time, through a variety of media to include but not limited to print, web based, and text. The information will also include how to enter the lottery.
  2. Explain all procedures to members of the public attending the lottery.

C. Pursuant to the New Mexico Charter Schools Act enrollment preference shall be given to:

  1. Students who have been admitted to the charter school through an appropriate admission process and remain in attendance through subsequent grades;
  2. Siblings* of students already admitted to or attending the same charter school; and 
  3. Children of employees employed by the charter school.

* “Siblings” means:

    • students living in the same residence at least fifty percent of the time in a permanent or semi-permanent situation, such as long-term foster care placements;

or

    • students related to each other by blood, marriage or cohabitation. §22-8B-2(N) NMSA 1978.

D. Opportunities to enroll or enter the lottery will be advertised on the School’s website and through venues such as elementary schools, youth development organizations, neighborhood organizations that provide services to youth, community centers, and student academic associations.

E. All students to be enrolled will be notified via a telephone. Families of students must return the call within one (1) business days of receiving notification to enroll in the School.

Waitlist

After student openings are filled, all others will be placed on a waitlist. If a student expresses interest in enrolling after the lottery has been drawn the student’s name will be added to the bottom of the waitlist.

When you enroll at Coral Community Charter School, your family will be welcomed by our MPOC, Kehaulani Garcia Lang, and your student will be greeted by their classmates and new teachers. Mrs. Garcia Lang, along with all other staff and students at CCCS, will ensure your student feels welcome and has everything they need to succeed.

We understand that you may PCS with short notice. As soon as you hear that you may or will be leaving our school, please notify Mrs. Garcia Lang at kgarcialang@coralcharter.com as soon as possible. She will provide you with the withdrawal form and will start arranging a records transfer. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garcia Lang at kgarcialang@coralcharter.com or Mrs. Force-Lang at hforcelang@coralcharter.com.

Points of Contact

Community Support Contacts