2026-27 New Student Enrollment is Open!

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has award-winning schools where families find great educators, strong academic programs, and an engaged community. SPS serves ~50,000 students across 63 elementary schools, 11 K-8 schools, 12 middle schools, and 17 high schools.

How to Enroll

Please watch the video below to learn more about the enrollment process and important dates for 2026-27 school year enrollment.

Watch Enrollment video on Vimeo

Enrollment Resources

• Learn which documents you will need to complete the enrollment process
• Bilingual Enrollment Help – available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, or Vietnamese
• International student enrollment
• Non-Resident student enrollment

Which schools are in my attendance area?

Learn how to use the Address Lookup Tool

Can my student attend a different school that is not in our attendance area?

Yes! Every SPS student is assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families can apply to request that their student attend a different school through the Open Enrollment for School Choice process.

SPS offers schools with unique services, educational approaches, and learning opportunities designed to meet students’ individual needs and interests. Learn more about linked, option, and alternative schools.