School Search Process

Apply for K-12 Schools in Kansas City

  • Make sure you know what information each school requires
  • Be clear about any deadlines that need to be met
  • Plan to apply to several schools in Kansas City. With the exception of your KCPS Neighborhood school, there is no guarantee in a given year that you will get into a particular school so having several back-up plans is always smart.

Requirements

Key Documents Most Schools Require

  • Completed application
  • Birth Certificate
  • Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
  • Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)

Public Schools Also Require

  • Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
  • Parent or guardian photo ID

How to Apply

KCPS Neighborhood & Signature Schools

Enroll

Apply and enroll online on the KCPS website

Applications for signature schools open on November 9, 2024. The deadline to be included in the lottery is February 14, 2025.

The week of February 24, offers will be sent out via email.

You can still apply after the deadline and will be offered a seat or added to the waitlist in the order your application is recieved.

Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.

Charter Schools

Apply

A number of charter schools have joined together to share a common application online which allows you to apply to several schools at schoolappkc.org. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on November 19, 2024. The deadline to be included in any lotteries is March 1, 2025. You can still apply after the deadline and will be added to the waitlist in the order your application is received.

Contact charter schools not participating in SchoolAppKC directly to pick up an application or to complete an online application.

Charter schools that have more applications than seats will have a lottery after the application deadline.

Faith-Based & Independent Private Schools

Search

Each faith-based and independent private school has its own unique application.

Please contact each school’s admissions coordinator for enrollment questions.

Please see individual school listings for enrollment deadlines.