Enrollment

Welcome to Seattle Public Schools!

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Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has award-winning neighborhood and option schools where families find great educators, strong academic programs, and engaged community. SPS serves 50,000 students across 63 elementary schools, 10 K-8 schools, 12 middle schools, and 17 high schools.

New student enrollment for the upcoming school year (2026–27) is open.

Enroll My Student

Where will my student go to school?

Students are assigned to their neighborhood school based on where they live. Use our address lookup tool and find attendance area maps. SPS also has option and alternative schools for students and families seeking additional learning opportunities.

Find Your Neighborhood School

Option and Alternative Schools

We just moved, what now?

If you have recently moved or are planning to move, it is important to update your address with Seattle Public Schools (SPS).

Student Address Change Information

2026 Key Dates

Non-resident applications will be accepted for 2026-27 school year.

June 1-Aug. 31, 2026

Non-resident applications will be accepted for 2026-27 school year.

First day of school for 1st-12th grade students.

Sept. 2, 2026

First day of school for 1st-12th grade students.

First day of school for preschool and kindergarten students.

Sept. 8, 2026

First day of school for preschool and kindergarten students.