Apply to Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools, free and open to all students. They provide a flexible approach to learning — designed to meet the unique needs of each individual student.
The charter school application process for the 2024-25 school year is now open to families. Applications to enter the open lottery will be accepted via the state’s online portal, EnrollRI.org, from November 14, 2023, until March 14, 2024.
Explore charter schools across the state through the Family Information Tool (FIT)
Application Timeline
SY2024-25 Applications Open: Common Application Opens via EnrollRI– November 14, 2023
SY2024-25 Applications Close: Applications are no longer accepted – March 14, 2024
Lotteries: Schools hold a blind lottery to determine who is offered a seat – April 1, 2024
After lotteries are run at all charter school on April 1st, each school will reach out to families who are receiving offers.
Families will have 15 days to accept.
SY2024-25 Waiting Lists Open: If a student was not selected to the school of their choice, they can apply for the waiting list through their EnrollRI account – April 16, 2024