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Oakland Public Charter School Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year

School Applications for next school year (2024-2025) are open! Don't miss your chance to explore Oakland's public charter schools and find a great school for your child! Follow the steps below 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 13, 2023 – February 16, 2024
  • Late Application Period: Begins February 19, 2024

3. Accept

Accept school offers.
  • School offers will be made on March 7, 2024
  • Confirm school offer by March 21, 2024

4. Register

Registration dates differ. Check in with your school for the deadline.

Looking for a school for the current school year?

The 2023-2024 charter school application is still open. To be considered for enrollment, please submit a 2023-2024 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. OUSD provides the application for all district-run schools, to learn more visit their site at ousd.org/enroll.

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 and the list of District (OUSD) 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.