Whether you’re interested in a dual-language program, Montessori, arts, or all of the above, kids living within the boundaries of Tacoma Public Schools have choices. Students have the option to attend their neighborhood school or apply to attend another TPS school.
All of our elementary schools are hosting information nights for prospective students and their families to meet school leaders and staff, explore the unique programs and activities each school has to offer, see the school culture, and learn more about the choice enrollment process and timeline.
Choice Enrollment
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. and Nov. 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.
Learn more and complete a choice enrollment application.
Elementary School Enrollment Information Nights
Select a school's name for more details.
- Arlington Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Birney Elementary School: Thursday March 7 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Blix Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Boze Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Browns Point Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Crescent Heights Elementary School: Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- DeLong Elementary School: Monday, Feb. 12 from 5-6 p.m.
- Downing Elementary School: Thursday, Feb.1 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Edison Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Fawcett Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Fern Hill Elementary School: Monday, Jan. 29 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Franklin Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Geiger Montessori: Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Grant Center for the Expressive Arts: Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Jefferson Elementary School: Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Larchmont Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Lister Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Lowell Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Lyon (Mary Lyon) Elementary School: Monday, Feb. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Manitou Park Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Mann Elementary School: Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Northeast Tacoma Elementary School: Tuesday, March 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Point Defiance Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 29 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Reed (Jennie Reed) Elementary School: Monday, March 4 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Roosevelt Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 1 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Sheridan Elementary School: Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Sherman Elementary School: Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Skyline Elementary School: Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 5-6 p.m.
- Stafford Elementary School: Monday, Feb. 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Stanley Elementary School: Thursday, March 7 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Tacoma Online: Virtual Event Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
- Travis (Edna Travis) Elementary School: Wednesday, March 6 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Washington Elementary School: Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Whitman Elementary School: Thursday, Feb. 29 from 5-6:30 p.m
- Whittier Elementary School: Monday, Feb. 5 from 5-6:30 p.m.
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