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Enrollment & Registration

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Base Schools

Your community school, called "Base Schools," provides all students with a strong academic foundation. Every family is assigned to one community school based on their home address. 

Find your Base School

  • Oct. 15, 2025: Kindergarten and Pre-registration opens for the 2026-27 school year
  • Nov. 25 – Dec. 12, 2025: Stability Transfer Requests window
  • Dec. 15–17, 2025: Initial School Assignment notification
  • March 2-13, 2026: Transfer Application window (for the 2026-27 school year)
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Choice Schools

These themed schools provide students the option of learning in an environment with a specific area of focus.

Explore Early College High Schools
Explore Crossroads Flex High School 
Explore Magnet Schools
Explore Year-Round Schools

  • Oct. 15-Dec. 12, 2025: Application window for early college and Crossroads FLEX High School.
  • Oct. 15-Jan. 22, 2026: Application window for magnet and year-round schools.
  • Feb. 19, 2026: Notification of results for all application windows
  • March 2-13, 2026: Second Round Magnet application window 

The Wake County Public School System offers more than a place to learn—it offers a place to grow, explore, and thrive. Every school is a welcoming community where students are supported, challenged, and celebrated. 

Our teachers are professionals who spark curiosity and build confidence from day one. Whether your child is just beginning kindergarten or transferring from another school, you’ll find a school that will maximize your child’s potential.