Grades 1-12 Enrollment
Enrollment in the Portland Public Schools is currently open for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school year. Students in grades 1 through 12 can enroll online using the Online Registration. Parents and guardians can submit their child’s information electronically, saving time and reducing paperwork.
Once your online registration form is complete, your child’s school will contact you and request that you bring the required supporting documents for verification.
How to Register Online:
To apply for the current 2025-26 school year or the upcoming 2026-27 school year, please visit our Online Registration Portal:
Grade 1-12 Online Registration Portal
The Online Registration takes about 30 minutes to complete. Before you begin, please review our neighborhood schools list and required documents so you have everything you need.
Documents Needed for Enrollment
After completing the initial online application, you will be asked to bring the following documents to your neighborhood school to complete the enrollment process. Families who need English language assistance should bring these documents to the Multilingual Family Welcome Center at Central Office instead.
- Original proof of birth document (reviewed but not kept)
- Immunization records
- Proof of residency in Portland (such as a utility bill—electricity, cable, or internet—or a lease agreement/title of primary residence)
School Finder
Locate your neighborhood school
Enrollment in grades 9–12 (high school) is not based on neighborhood; it is based on student preference. Students can rank their choices among our three high schools: Casco Bay High School, Deering High School, and Portland High School.
Learn more about our high school preference process: