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Important dates for Oakland public school enrollment.
Oakland Public School Enrollment for 2020-2021 School Year
District (OUSD) & Charters*
School Applications for 2020-2021 School Year open November 4, 2019!
#1.Explore: OaklandSchoolFinder.com to find the best public school for your child
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#2. Apply: Submit all applications
November 4, 2019 – February 7, 2020
#3. Accept: Confirm school offer by
March 26, 2020
#4. Register: Registration dates differ. Check in with your school for the deadline.
Need to apply for the 2019-2020 school year? Schools are still enrolling for this school year, applications are processed on a first-come first-served basis. For charter schools, you can apply online here. For OUSD, you must submit a paper application at the OUSD Welcome Center at 746 Grand Ave.
Upcoming Oakland public school enrollment events.
Cox Academy School Tours! All Welcome!
January 20 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on November 18, 2019 at 9:00 am
One event on December 2, 2019 at 9:00 am
One event on December 16, 2019 at 9:00 am
One event on January 6, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on January 20, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on February 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on February 17, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on March 2, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on March 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
Skyline High School Tours and Other Events!
January 21 @ 12:00 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on November 14, 2019 at 12:00 am
One event on November 20, 2019 at 12:00 am
One event on November 21, 2019 at 12:00 am
One event on December 4, 2019 at 12:00 am
One event on December 5, 2019 at 12:00 am
One event on November 6, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on January 14, 2020 at 12:00 am
One event on January 21, 2020 at 12:00 am
One event on January 28, 2020 at 12:00 am
One event on January 25, 2020 at 9:30 am
Community School for Creative Education School Tours!
January 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until April 7, 2020
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until April 7, 2020
Envision Academy High School Shadow Visits!
January 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on January 21, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on February 18, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on March 17, 2020 at 9:30 am
Growing Roses At Roses In Concrete
January 21 @ 9:30 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on December 7, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on January 25, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on January 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on January 31, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on March 21, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on March 25, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on November 19, 2019 at 9:30 am
One event on December 3, 2019 at 9:30 am
One event on December 10, 2019 at 9:30 am
One event on January 14, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on January 21, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on January 28, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on February 4, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on February 11, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on March 17, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on March 24, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on April 7, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on April 14, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on April 21, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on April 28, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on May 5, 2020 at 9:30 am
One event on May 12, 2020 at 9:30 am
In addition to these open enrollment activities, schools also may provide tours by appointment. To schedule a tour, click here for a complete list of participating charter schools and click here for OUSD schools.
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