The DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 open enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 18, 2025 at 4 p.m. Please direct families to schoolchoice.dpsk12.org for more information.
| Round 1 of SchoolChoice for the 2025-26 school year opens | January 15 2025 |
| Round 1 of SchoolChoice for the 2025-26 school year closes | February 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. |
Families can apply here. Families with existing Parent Portal accounts can log in using their username and password and families who do not have Parent Portal accounts will set up a new account.
DPS then uses a computer algorithm that matches students to schools based on those preferences, as well as school admission priorities and available space.
Round 2 begins every year after families are notified of their Round 1 school placements, and ends in late August. This year, Round 2 will open in late April. Families can learn more about Round 2 here.
Round 2 of School Choice is on a first-come, first-served basis, within school priority groups, and is for families who missed Round 1; took part in Round 1 but want to re-explore their options; or are new to DPS for next school year. Round 2 opens following the release of Round 1 results. To submit a Round 2 application sign into your SchoolChoice account and apply to your preferred schools. If you don’t have an account, you can create one using your email address or a current Parent Portal log-in. You can also call the Choice Hotline at 720-423-3493 for assistance with submitting a Round 2 application.
Note: ECE4 enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is managed by UPK Colorado. Round 2 does not apply for ECE4.
SchoolChoice is as easy as Find, Apply, Register!
DPS believes all families should have equitable access to the schools they feel are the best fit for their students, regardless of their background or where they live in Denver. That’s what SchoolChoice is all about.
Any DPS student who wants to attend a school other than their automatically assigned neighborhood school can take part in SchoolChoice. SchoolChoice is as easy as Find, Apply, Register!
Families can apply here. Families with existing Parent Portal accounts can log in using their username and password and families who do not have Parent Portal accounts will set up a new account.
Need assistance? Contact the Office of Choice and Enrollment: call 720-423-3493 / email schoolchoice@dpsk12.org / visit schoolchoice.dpsk12.org
| We are delighted to have had thousands of families complete their SchoolChoice Round 1 applications! Families will be notified of their matches in late March. Applications for Round 2 will open in April. Round 2 is for families who: Missed the Round 1 window. Have changed their minds since submitting a Round 1 application. If you are happy with your school placement following Round 1, you do not need to take part in Round 2. Are new to DPS for the 2025-26 school year. There is no lottery in Round 2, but priorities are given. Round 2 applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis within school priority groups. Questions? Contact Enrollment Services at 720-423-3493 or schoolchoice@dpsk12.org. |
There are a few different processes you will go through depending on your specific situation:
Do you need to enroll in a DPS school? The first step is determining your neighborhood – or boundary – school. This is the school at which your student has a guaranteed seat. Click here to determine your neighborhood school.
Are you interested in attending a school other than your boundary school? You may take part in SchoolChoice, which offers a transparent, equitable way for your family to choose the best school for your student.
Finally, getting registered at the school in which you are enrolled is addressed below as well.
Are you a Denver resident new to DPS? You may enroll directly at the neighborhood school that serves your address. Click here to determine your neighborhood school. To enroll, contact the school office directly for registration dates, forms and required documents.
In some parts of Denver, DPS uses shared boundary enrollment zones. An enrollment zone is a geographic area in which students are guaranteed a seat at one of several schools, rather than one particular school. Click here for more information on DPS enrollment zones.
Cory Elementary School Choice Priorities through the choice system and the process http://cory.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2022-23-Cory-Elementary-Priorities.pdf