School Year 2026-2027
The link to the online application above is only required if the student’s permanent address is outside the St. Louis Public School District. An email address is required for the parent/guardian to verify their signature to complete the application process. Once the application is completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the parent/guardian. The parent/ guardian will need to go into their email and click "confirm my signature". After the signature confirmation, the application will be emailed to the district directly.
The window will be open from May 4, 2026, with a deadline of 3:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026. Acceptance letters will be mailed no later than fifteen days after the deadline. The enrollment date must be no later than the end of the first week of school, August 27, 2026.
Schools of Choice Available Slots
If the number of applications does not exceed the number of positions available, the district must accept all eligible applicants. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions available, the district must accept eligible applicants in the following order.
Students who reside in the same household as students enrolled under section 105 or 105c in the immediately preceding school year or semester.
Other students are selected according to a random draw system, which must also be used to establish a waiting list. If necessary, the drwaing will take place on June 3, 2026.
Enrollment Requirement:
First day of school: Monday, August 24, 2026
Students accepted through Schools of Choice must be fully enrolled and in attendance by the end of the first week of school, Friday, August 28, 2026. Failure to meet this requirement may result in forfeiture of placement.
Please contact the district for more information.
To request a transfer from St. Louis Public Schools to another school district in the GIRESD (outside of the School of Choice window), please use the following form: Transfer Request Form