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. 

  • October 28, 2024: Choice enrollment application opens in ParentVUE
  • January 17, 2025: Choice application closes for grades 1-12
  • January 31, 2025: 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. There will not be another opportunity to request a non-neighborhood school or transfer for the 2025-2026 school year until June 2, 2025.

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