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Los Altos School District

Interdistrict/Intradistrict Transfers

Intradistrict Open Enrollment

Intradistrict Open Enrollment: How It Works

Families who would like their child to attend a school other than their assigned home school may participate in our annual intradistrict open enrollment process. Here’s what to know:

1. Schools with Available Space
Each year, the district identifies which schools have room for additional students. We post this list, along with the open enrollment application, on both the district and school websites.

2. When to Apply
Open enrollment takes place during the first 10 school days of March.

3. How to Apply
To be considered, families must submit an intradistrict transfer request during the open enrollment window closes.

4. If More Families Apply Than There Are Spaces
After applying district priorities (as described in Board policy), if a school receives more requests than available spots, we hold a lottery.

  • Families not selected in the lottery are placed on a waiting list in the order drawn.

  • Applications submitted after the deadline cannot be added to the current year's waiting list. Late applicants will be included in the next year’s lottery.

5. Notification of Status
We notify all applicants in writing to let them know whether their request has been approved, denied, or placed on the waiting list. If a request is denied, we explain why.

6. Confirming Your Spot
If your transfer request is approved, you must confirm your enrollment within 10 school days to hold the space.

See BP 5116.1

Interdistrict Transfers

TRANSFERS INTO LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Los Altos School District (LASD) accepts interdistrict transfers for all grades TK - 8 at any time throughout the school year.

LASD does not anticipate accepting students who do not live within the district boundaries (Interdistrict Transfer) during the 2026-27 school year.  Los Altos Hills students eligible under the memorandum of understanding with Palo Alto Unified School District will be treated as LASD residents.

Here are links to the Interdistrict Transfer Board Policy and Administrative Regulations.
 
TRANSFERS OUT OF THE LOS ALTOS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students living within the Los Altos School District who would like to attend school in another district will need to start the process at the District Office: 201 Covington Road, Los Altos