Before applying to school:

    • Review the 2019-2020 School Selection Guide.

    • Visit apply.spps.org to confirm your Area, Community School Zone (PreK-5), and transportation using School Finder.

    • Visit schools that interest you.

    • Contact the Student Placement Center at 651-632-3760 with questions.

 

Applying for school:

    • Apply online at apply.spps.org. Paper applications may also be submitted to the Student Placement Center.

    • Complete a separate application for each student.

    • You must list at least one school choice and may list up to two school choices.

    • Please fill out the application completely.

 

Pre-Kindergarten Criteria:

In addition to the Admission Priorities listed in the School Selection Guide, enrollment consideration into the PreK program is based on the following:

    • Students who live in St. Paul 

    • Students who turn four years old by September 1, 2019

    • Students who are English Learners

    • Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals (see chart below)

    • Students who receive Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services