Round 1 – closes Feb. 18, 2025

The DPS SchoolChoice Round 1 enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 18, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Create an account or, if you’re a parent of a current DPS student, use your Parent Portal username and password to log in to the SchoolChoice application. Families can submit one Choice application per student. For step-by-step instructions, review the application guide.
Important Note for ECE-4 Applicants: For the 2025-26 school year, families of incoming ECE-4 (preschool) students must first submit a Colorado Universal Preschool application. Learn more here.

Round 2

Round 2 begins every year after families are notified of their Round 1 school placements in April, and ends in late August.
Round 2 of SchoolChoice is on a first-come, first-served basis, within school priority groups, and is for families who missed Round 1; took part in Round 1 but want to re-explore their options; or are new to DPS for next school year. Round 2 opens following the release of Round 1 results. To submit a Round 2 application sign into your SchoolChoice account and apply to your preferred schools. If you don’t have an account, you can create one using your email address or a current Parent Portal log-in. You can also call the Choice Hotline at 720-423-3493 for assistance with submitting a Round 2 application.