Enrollment
Montessori education programming comes to OUSD!
Brookfield Elementary and Urban Montessori Charter School are merging in 2025-2026, bringing a Montessori education program to Oakland Unified in grades TK-5. Families applying to Brookfield can choose either traditional or Montessori programs for their child.
Full-Day TK!
OUSD offers full-day Transitional Kindergarten programs at 47 campuses!
Grow your musical side with us
OUSD offers music and arts education from beginners to performance level.
Prepare for college and career
OUSD is a leader in college and career pathways for all.
Learning is Growing.
There's a school here in OUSD that's right for you and your student. Learn more and apply at chooseousd.org!
The on-time enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year will open on December 4, 2024.
Learn all about the exciting school programs and opportunities in OUSD and submit your application for next year!
If you need to enroll your child for the remainder of the current 2024-25 school year, please contact us in any of the following ways:
- Email enroll@ousd.org
- Text 510-879-4600
- Make and appointment
- Walk-in at our offices at 746 Grand Avenue between 8:30-2:00
2025-2026 OUSD Enrollment Timeline
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On-time application window opens
December 4, 2024
Apply during this window to get the best opportunity to access your preferred school.
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On-time application window closes
February 9, 2025
All applications received between December 4, 2024 and February 9, 2025 are considered on time and will receive an offer on March 5, 2025.
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Late application window opens
February 10, 2025
Missed the on-time window? You can still apply during this "Late Application Window."
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On-time offers released
March 5, 2025
All K-12 who applied during the on-time window will receive an offer from a school or and/or be placed on a waitlist for other schools. TK families are not guaranteed an offer, unfortunately, because of the relative scarcity of programs across the district.
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Beginning of bi-weekly offers
April 2, 2025
Starting April 2, offers are released every two weeks through July.
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Deadline to accept on-time offers
March 26, 2025
Accept an offer by this date! Offers not accepted will be withdrawn and seats will be offered to other families.