Discover BPS is a school search engine that helps parents understand where their children are eligible to go to school.
Please enter your home address and the grade which you are applying for below to generate the list of schools your student is eligible to attend.
You can then read more about each school, sort, and compare options.
Additional Resources to assist you in the School Choice and Registration Process
Visit Schools by attending a School Information Session
Read what the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education states about each school.
Priority Registration Periods for the 2025-2026 School Year
Registration for the school year starting September of 2025 is now available!
You can start the pre-registration process online at apply.avela.org/boston. Schedule an appointment to complete your registration at bostonpublicschools.org/appointment.
Round 1: Priority registration for students entering K0, K1, K2, Grade 6, Grade 7*, and Grade 9:
January 6 - February 7, 2025
Assignment notifications will be sent out by March 31, 2025
*Grade 7 students will receive assignment notifications by May 30, 2025.
Round 2: Priority registration for all other grades:
February 10 - April 4, 2025
Assignment notifications will be sent out by May 30, 2025
For more information on how to register for Boston Public Schools and a list of the required documents, please visit our website at bostonpublicschools.org/register. You can also watch a short video about the registration process here: BPS Registration Video
You can also call or visit a BPS Welcome Center with any questions about the registration process. BPS Welcome Centers
