Enroll & Transfer Early!
To ensure a smooth start to the school year, families are encouraged to enroll or request transfers well in advance.
Key Enrollment Dates:
Enrollment window opens: July 14, 2025
Enrollment window closes: August 8, 2025
No transfer or interdistrict requests will be accepted after August 8, 2025.
Where and When to Enroll:
District Headquarters, 200 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202
Mondays and Tuesdays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Additional Information:
Families with children in Pre-K through 8th grade may enroll at local schools if seats are available. Please get in touch with the school’s enrollment office for more information.
Charter schools have their own enrollment procedures; contact them directly.
Summer transfer requests are reviewed based on seat availability and program eligibility.
Please bring all required documents to avoid delays.
Documentation Needed for Enrollment/Transfer Requests
Student’s birth certificate or other government-issued documentation (passport, military ID, etc)
Parent/guardian photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, employment authorization card, etc)
Two (2) current proofs of Baltimore City residency (dated within the past 60 days) such as a utility bill, mortgage statement, signed/valid residential lease, property tax bill, or government correspondence.
Academic records (final report card/transcript and/or transfer packet from current school)
Immunization records
Custody and/or Court Documentation, if applicable
IEP/504 documentation, if applicable
Pre-K Only: Two (2) proofs of income such as pay stubs, tax returns, cash assistance documentation, etc., and Health Records such as most recent physical examination and blood lead test certificate
To view more information about enrollment, please visit https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/page/enroll
To view more information about our schools, please visit their profiles at https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/o/bcps/page/schools
How to contact us:
General Enrollment Support:
Multilingual Families:
Multilingual Enrollment & Support Center (MESC)
443-642-4481
Early Learning (Pre-K/K):
Office of Early Learning
443-642-3039