New Orleans Public School Enrollment

If you need a K–12 seat or plan to transfer schools for the 2026–2027 year, K-12 Open Enrollment is available through September 4. You can view available seats with the Seat Availability Report.

The last day to apply for a 25-26 seat is May 29th 🙌🏿. The 26-27 Open Enrollment Cycle starts June 1st.

Enrollment Calendar

K-12 Open Enrollment for students still needing a seat or wishing to change their seat for 2026 - 2027 is available through September 4, 2026.
Families new to NOLA-PS for the 2025 - 2026 school year can enroll by visiting a Family Resource Center.
The annual Mid-Year Transfer window for current students opens October 1, 2026.
K-12 2027 - 2028 Main Round opens in November. Check back for more details.

View Open Enrollment Details

ARE YOU NEW TO NOLA-PS?

Students who have never attended a NOLA Public School may enroll in open seats on a first-come, first-served basis for the current school year (2025 - 2026). Placements are made in person at the Family Resource Centers based on seat availability. Families new to the system must provide parent/guardian identification, proof of residency, the child's birth certificate, and the most recent report card. Schools may require additional documents.

For families new to NOLA Public Schools that are looking for a seat for the 2026 - 2027 school year, you will need to participate in K-12 Open Enrollment starting May 13, 2026.

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K-12 Main Round

NOLA Public Schools provides students and families with the opportunity to choose a school that best suits their interests and needs through the unified enrollment process, both through the annual NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) and the year-round enrollment process. CLICK HERE for details on who should participate in the Main Round NCAP.

The unified enrollment process offers students the opportunity to easily access all participating schools using a centralized process. Families who need a school for the current school year are able to enroll immediately in an available seat. Families seeking a new school for the next school year participate in the Main Round NCAP in the late fall/early winter.

Main Round Info

Mid-Year Transfers

Starting October 1, students are not permitted to transfer between schools only because of preference. When a NOLA-PS student needs to change schools mid-year, the family submits a Hardship Transfer Request or Accelerated Transfer Request.

The Hardship Transfer Categories & Requirements (en Español) (Tiếng Việt) document outlines eligible hardship transfer reasons with brief descriptions and requirements for supporting documentation.

Give us a call today for more information on New Orleans public school enrollment.

Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Enrollment Calendar

ARE YOU NEW TO NOLA-PS?

K-12 Main Round

Mid-Year Transfers

Additional Information

Family Support

Family Enrollment Manual

K-12 Registration Directions

Who Should Complete an NCAP?

Grade Placement

Mid-Year Transfers

School Specific Information

Schools with Eligibility Criteria

Student Priorities & Verification

Sibling Priority

College & Career Success Hub (tool for 8th graders and high school)

How the K-12 Main Round Match works & results data