Whether you’re interested in a dual-language program, Montessori, arts, or all of the above, kids living within the boundaries of Tacoma Public Schools have choices. Students have the option to attend their neighborhood school or apply to attend another TPS school.

This year, all TPS elementary schools are hosting virtual information nights for prospective students and their families to meet school leaders and staff, explore the unique programs and activities each school has to offer, see the school culture, and learn more about the choice enrollment process and timeline.

Choice Enrollment

Choice enrollment is choosing a school other than your neighborhood school. We always recommend families start by checking out their neighborhood school. But sometimes your neighborhood school isn't the best fit for your student or your family. If this is the case, you can apply to attend another school. 

Applications for students entering kindergarten are due by March 18, 2022.  Applications are approved based on school capacity and program availability. Families must provide transportation to and from school and students must reside within Tacoma Public School boundaries. 

Please note, the choice application window for grades 1-12 has closed, and preschool is not included in choice enrollment.

Learn more and complete a choice enrollment application 

Kindergarten Information Nights

Select an elementary school from the list below to learn more about the school and find details for their virtual information night event.

• Arlington Elementary School
• Birney Elementary School
• Blix Elementary School
• Boze Elementary School
• Browns Point Elementary School
• Bryant Montessori
• Crescent Heights Elementary School
• DeLong Elementary School
• Downing Elementary School
• Edison Elementary School
• Fawcett Elementary School
• Fern Hill Elementary School
• Franklin Elementary School
• Geiger Montessori
• Grant Center for the Expressive Arts
• Jefferson Elementary School
• Larchmont Elementary School
• Lister Elementary School
• Lowell Elementary School
• Lyon (Mary Lyon) Elementary School
• Manitou Park Elementary School
• Mann Elementary School
• McCarver Elementary School
• Northeast Tacoma Elementary School
• Point Defiance Elementary School
• Reed (Jennie Reed) Elementary School
• Roosevelt Elementary School
• Sheridan Elementary School
• Sherman Elementary School
• Skyline Elementary School
• Stafford Elementary School
• Stanley Elementary School
• Tacoma Online
• Wainwright Intermediate
• Washington Elementary School
• Whittier Elementary School
• Whitman Elementary School