Enroll

Our school offers an exceptional educational experience supported by an experienced team of dedicated, inspiring educators who truly know how to help students thrive. Its vibrant, close-knit community brings families together through beloved events like the annual salsa festival and the Run the Rainbow jog-a-thon, creating a strong sense of belonging. McKinley also proudly hosts the Petaluma Accelerated Charter School, one of California’s top junior high school programs.

The information below is for our TK-6 program. You can find enrollment information for PACS here.

3 Easy Steps to Elementary Enrollment!


1) Find a School

  1. Find a school that's best for your family based on location or program by going on a school tour, learning more about our schools, or reviewing our elementary school boundaries.
  2. During the enrollment process, please select a second choice school in the event that there is not space at the first choice school. 

2) Submit Enrollment 

  1. Complete this registration form (English/Spanish) and return it to the school office.
  2. During the registration process, you will need the following documents in order to complete your student's registration:
    1. Date of birth confirmation such as a copy of original/certified copy of birth certificate, passport, or baptismal certificate
    2. Proof of address such as a utility bill, rental agreement, or property tax payment receipts
    3. Immunization Records (MUST be submitted in order to attend classes)
      1. Shots Required for K-12
      2. Requisitos de Vacunación (K-12)
    4. Inter-district Transfer Form (English/Spanish) or Intra-district Transfer Form (2025-26), if applicable. 

3) Confirmation

  1. Wait to receive confirmation of enrollment from your school.
  2. Work with your school site to finish any registration requirements.
  3. Once all documentation is submitted, you're all set for the upcoming school year!