Before applying to school:

    • Review the 2018-2019 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 or submit a paper application to the Student Placement Center.

    • Complete a separate application for each student.

    • You may choose up to two schools.

    • Please fill out the application completely.

    • Read the statements in box 4 (Signature section) on the application and sign.

 

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 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

 

Free/Reduced Lunch Guidelines

Total Household Maximum Income

Household

Size

Per Year Per Month Twice per

Month

Every 2 Weeks Per Week

1 $22,311 $1,860 $930 $859 $430

2 $30,044 $2,504 $1,252 $1,156 $578

3 $37,777 $3,149 $1,575 $1,453 $727

4 $45,510 $3,793 $1,897 $1,751 $876

5 $53,243 $4,437 $2,219 $2,048 $1,024

6 $60,976 $5,082 $2,541 $2,346 $1,173

7 $68,709 $5,726 $2,863 $2,643 $1,322

8 $76,442 $6,371 $3,186 $2,941 $1,471

For each additional household member add: $7,733 $645 $323 $298 $149