School Options Application 2025

2025-2026 School Options Application Information

Application Window is Open from January 21 to February 7, 2025

There's a school for every student in Metro Schools! And, families interested in attending a school outside of their zone can complete the School Options application between January 21, 2025, and February 7, 2025, to be included in the random selection process.

A Note about Kindergarten and Pre-K

  • Current Pre-K students attending an out-of-zone school must re-apply to be considered for kindergarten at that school.
  • This application is not for students applying for Pre-K in the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Students entering kindergarten in a school they were selected for during the school options process still must register for kindergarten separately after accepting their seat.

  

Important Dates

  • The application window is from January 21 to February 7.
  • For the complete calendar with deadlines, visit the School Options calendar page.
  

Before You Apply

Parents and/or Guardians must be Davidson County residents at time of application.

Visit the School Options page for application requirements, plus: 

  • A list of schools participating in the school options application.
  • The additional admission requirements some schools have.

Completing the Application

  • Visit the School Options page to learn more about the application process and instructions for completing the application.

Find Your Zoned School

Use the Zone Finder to find schools near you or call the Family Information Center at 615-259-4636

 

Have Questions?

Meet School Leaders at the Parade and Fair

Families are invited to attend the Celebration of Schools Parade and Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 16 to meet with school representatives and ask questions. Plus, it is a great day filled with music, food, activities and giveways.