Frequently Asked Questions
Priority Enrollment for 2027-28 opens January 1
Frequently Asked Questions - Enrollment
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What is my "school of residence" or "neighborhood school"?
Your school of residence/neighborhood school is the school that you are zoned to based on your home address. To find out what yours is, follow the steps below.
- Determine your District of Residence by using the Sonoma County District & Elected Official Lookup. (Demonstration video for the Sonoma County District & Elected Official Lookup) If you see "Petaluma City School District" that means Petaluma City Schools (PCS) is your District of Residence for grades TK-6. If you see "Petaluma Joint Union High School District" that means PCS is your District of Residence for grades 7-12. If you see both listed, that means PCS is your District of Residence for grades TK-12. If you don't see either listed, that means you will need an interdistrict transfer to attend a PCS school.
- If PCS is your District of Residence, you will next need to determine your School of Residence. Use one of the following methods depending on what grade your student will be in.
- For elementary school (grades TK-6), please use the PCS Elementary School Boundaries Map.
For secondary school (grades 7-12), please use the PCS Street School Lookup to determine your School of Residence. This document provides a listing of streets within Petaluma and their corresponding school of residence. This information is for general guidance only, please feel free to call or email the district office for further questions: 707-778-4813 or communications@petk12.org.
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Is your school of choice not your neighborhood school?
It's okay. You can indicate your preferred school in your online application.
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When is the priority registration window for 2027-28 school year?
The priority registration window for the 2027-28 school year opens on January 1st, 2027, and closes on January 31st, 2027. This is the first phase in our enrollment window. Priority registration lets families choose their preferred school and start planning for the next school year.
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What is the age range for Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten?
- Transitional Kindergarten - Your child must turn 4 on or before September 1 in which they're starting school.
- Kindergarten - If you child turns 5 on or before September 1 they will be enrolled in kindergarten.
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Can I apply to more than one elementary school?
Yes! During the application process, you will have a chance to select two schools and rank them in your preferred order.
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Does my student need a transfer? If so, how do I know what kind?
To determine if you need a transfer, you will first need to know what your District and School of Residence are. You can find out more on our Find Your School page.
To find out more about transfers please visit our District Transfer Information page.
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My student is currently enrolled at a PCS school but I'm considering a different PCS school for next year. What do I do?
Current Student Transfer Requests
Sign in to your Aeries Parent Portal and select "School of Choice Transfer Request" to submit an application to transfer to a different PCS school. This application will open on January 1st, 2027.
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What happens if I missed the priority enrollment date?
You can still apply to the school of your choice even if it's outside of the priority window. For applications submitted outside the window, we will extend offers based on available space at your school of choice.
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I'd like to learn more about a school but tour season is over. What should I do?
While we don't offer tours outside of our tour season, many of our campuses are open on the weekends and after hours for families to come, use the playground and facilities and see the campus. Additionally, check the school calendar and join us for a community event such as an open house, back to school night, salsa festival and more!