New Orleans Public School Enrollment

The 26-27 Birth - 4 years Open Enrollment Cycle is open!

Enrollment Calendar

Families new to NOLA-PS who need to enroll after September 4, 2026 must visit a Family Resource Center.
The annual Mid-Year Transfer window for current students opens October 1, 2026.
K-12 2027 - 2028 NCAP Main Round for next school year is open November 2, 2026 - January 22, 2027.
K-12 Open Enrollment for students still needing a seat or wishing to change their seat after Main Round results are released opens annually in May.

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ARE YOU NEW TO NOLA-PS?

Students who have never attended a NOLA Public School and need a seat may enroll in open seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Placements are made in person at the Family Resource Centers based on seat availability. Families new to the system must provide parent/guardian identification, proof of residency, the child's birth certificate, and the most recent report card. Schools may require additional documents.

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K-12 Main Round

NOLA Public Schools provides students and families with the opportunity to choose a school that best suits their interests and needs through the unified enrollment process, both through the annual NOLA-PS Common Application Process (NCAP) and the year-round enrollment process. CLICK HERE for details on who should participate in the Main Round NCAP.

The unified enrollment process offers students the opportunity to easily access all participating schools using a centralized process. Families who need a school for the current school year are able to enroll immediately in an available seat. Families seeking a new school for the next school year participate in the Main Round NCAP in the late fall/early winter.

Main Round Info

Mid-Year Transfers

Starting October 1, students are not permitted to transfer between schools only because of preference. When a NOLA-PS student needs to change schools mid-year, the family submits a Hardship Transfer Request or Accelerated Transfer Request.

The Hardship Transfer Categories & Requirements (en Español) (Tiếng Việt) document outlines eligible hardship transfer reasons with brief descriptions and requirements for supporting documentation.

Give us a call today for more information on New Orleans public school enrollment.

Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Enrollment Calendar

ARE YOU NEW TO NOLA-PS?

K-12 Main Round

Mid-Year Transfers

Additional Information

Family Support

Family Enrollment Manual

K-12 Registration Directions

Who Should Complete an NCAP?

Grade Placement

Mid-Year Transfers

School Specific Information

Schools with Eligibility Criteria

Student Priorities & Verification

Sibling Priority

College & Career Success Hub (tool for 8th graders and high school)

How the K-12 Main Round Match works & results data