With all the talk about school choice, you might ask, “What are my options?”   Don’t fret!  We’ve laid out all your options below and will help guide you through making the best decision for your child.

Attend your Zoned School
All families living in Davidson County are assigned to a school based on where you live. This is the school you are automatically enrolled in when you register. Some families may be zoned to two schools (zoned options). Make plans to visit and explore your zoned school. This could be the best choice for your family. Find your zoned school.

Apply for a school through the Optional Schools Application Period.
The Optional Schools Application gives parents a chance to apply for schools outside of their zone such as magnet and optional schools as well as zoned schools with availability. Applications turned in after November 30, 2012 will be added to the ends of applicable school wait lists. If there is no waitlist and seats are available at a school, you will be accepted on a first-come first-service bases.
View the list of Schools and find out how to apply.

Apply  to a Charter School
Metro Schools has expanded options by welcoming 17 charter schools. Enrollment to charter schools is open to all Davidson County students. Learn more about our charter schools.

With so many options, how do I choose the best school for my child?

To help you find the right fit for your child, we’ve designed an interactive tool that guides you through all available schools, narrowing them down to a short list based on the needs of your child and your family. It asks you to choose among options based on:

Before you get started, let’s go over some important considerations:

Also consider any personal preferences you may have:

Now that you have some criteria, we’ve designed an interactive tool that guides you through all available schools, narrowing them down to a short list based on the needs of your child and your family.