Non-Neighborhood Choice Enrollment

Apply to attend a school other than your neighborhood school

Choice enrollment is choosing a school other than your neighborhood school. We always recommend families start by checking out their neighborhood school. But sometimes your neighborhood school isn't the best fit for your student or your family. If this is the case, you can apply to attend another school. 

  • Oct. - Dec. 2023: Middle school and high school enrollment information nights
  • November 2023: Choice enrollment application opens in ParentVUE
  • Feb. 2, 2024: Choice application closes for grades 1-12
  • March 8, 2024: Choice application closes for kindergarten

Applications are approved based on school capacity and program availability. Families must provide transportation to and from school and students must reside within Tacoma Public School boundaries.

Please note IDEA, SAMI and SOTA have separate application processes.

How to Apply for Choice Enrollment

You need a ParentVUE account to complete our choice enrollment application. 

Select the + icon for detailed directions if you have activated your ParentVUE account.

Select the + icon for detailed directions if you have not activated your ParentVUE account.

Select the + icon for detailed directions if you are brand new to TPS and do not have a ParentVUE account.

Select the + icon for detailed directions if you are returning to TPS and do not have a ParentVUE account.

Frequently Asked Questions