Open Enrollment

Ready for a change? We're thrilled to welcome new families through open enrollment into our school district! 

See what makes our district the top choice for families looking for more. Our three comprehensive high schools rank in the top 12 in Iowa; we offer innovative programming, championship athletics, elite fine arts programs, and countless opportunities for your student. Plus, we have the absolute best educators you could ask for. Yep, this is exactly where you belong!

Don't miss out! The open enrollment application schedule is detailed below:

• 1st grade - 12th grade applications are due by March 1st
• Preschool and Kindergarten applications are due by September 1
• Exceptions to these application deadlines can be found under the Good Cause Circumstances section on the Iowa Department of Education website.

How to Enroll:

The state of Iowa provides parents and guardians the option to enroll their students in a public school district that's different from their own district of residence. All it takes is filling out an open enrollment application.
Please send open enrollment forms to:
Iowa City Community School District
Attn: Open Enrollment
2255 N. Dubuque Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52245Just to clarify: Open enrollment requests allow you to enroll your student in a school district different from the district in which you live. Voluntary transfers, on the other hand, are when parents request for their student(s) to attend a school within their same district that isn't their assigned neighborhood school.