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Oakland Public Charter School Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year

The application for next school year (2025-2026) opens November 12, 2024. Don’t miss your chance to explore Oakland’s public charter schools and find a great school for your child! Follow the steps above to get started.

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1. Explore

Explore this site to find the best public school for your child.
Oakland Enrolls School Finder

2. Apply

Apply here. Submit all applications.
  • On-Time Application Period:
    November 12, 2024 – February 14, 2025

  • Late Application Period:
    Begins February 18, 2025

3. Accept

Accept school offers.
  • School offers will be made on March 6, 2025

  • Confirm school offer by March 20, 2025

Looking for a school for the current school year?

The 2024-2025 charter school application is still open. To be considered for enrollment, please submit a 2024-2025 late application.

*Oakland Enrolls provides a single common Oakland public school enrollment application for all participating charter public schools. Please see the complete list of participating charter public schools

Looking for more information? Check out upcoming Oakland public charter school enrollment events on our calendar.

In addition to these activities, schools also offer appointment visits. To schedule a visit, please see the complete list of participating charter schools.

Have questions?

Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

If you don’t see an answer or want more information, call/text us at (510) 454-9360.

We’ve moved! Our new mailing address is: 490 Lake Park Ave #16201 Oakland, CA 94610.

We are available by phone Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm: 510-454-9360.