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School Choice

Vacant Seat Opportunities

Families may apply for available School Choice seats from June 8 through July 10, 2026.

Only schools, programs, and grade levels with vacant seats will appear in the application. For a complete list of available schools, programs and grade levels click the link below.
 
Families who participated in the regular School Choice application and lottery may submit up to three (3) additional applications during the Vacant Seat Opportunity. Families who did not previously participate may create an account and apply.
 

View Available Schools and Programs:

Schools with Vacant Seats

Timeline:

  • Application Window: June 8 – July 10, 2026
  • Application Processing: June 8 – July 17, 2026
  • Vacant Seat Lottery: July 20 – 23, 2026
  • Lottery Notifications: July 24, 2026

Requirements: 

  • Applications must be submitted during the Vacant Seat Opportunity window.
  • Students new to DCSD must upload all required documents before July 10, 2026.
    Missing or incomplete documentation (i.e. birth certificate, proof of residency, report cards) will result in the application being deemed ineligible.

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After logging in, select your preferred language to view the application.

Important Update: Families may select a maximum of five (5) total options.

2026—2027 Lottery

MAP Testing

 

Lottery Open Enrollment
October 1—31, 2025

Signup
September 2—30, 2025

 

Lottery Notification
December 19, 2025

Document Submission Deadline
October 1, 2025, for the October 4 Test Session,
and October 31, 2025, for the November 8 Test Session.

 

Late Opportunities
January 12—23, 2026

 

 

Late Opportunities Notification

March 6, 2026

February 27, 2026

 

 

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