Pre-k lottery – New early application deadline

Pre-k and options schools applications for 2025-26 school year

New Lottery Process for Option Schools and Programs: This year, we are introducing a simplified process with one application window for all lotteries. This benefits families, offering an 11-week window to apply to a PreK-12 option school or program.

•   Virtual Lottery Application Process Information Session: Mon, Oct. 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. (link will be on the options schools page.)
• Applications open: Mon, Nov. 4, 2024, at 8 a.m.
• Applications close: Fri, Jan. 24, 2025, at 4 p.m.
• LIVE Virtual Lottery: Fri, Feb. 7, 2025

If you have questions, please contact the Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 option 1 or submit a question online.