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School Applications

RPS conducts an annual school application cycle to offer a variety of selective admissions schools, programs, and open enrollment options that align with the diverse needs and interests of students and families.
 
This page serves as a central hub, providing current and prospective RPS families with essential information about school offerings, as well as the application and selection process.
 
The 2025-26 school applications will open on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Regional Governor's Schools

RPS supports the application process for Richmond City residents applying to Maggie L. Walker Regional Governor's School and Appomattox Regional Governor's School. Please note that CodeRVA applications are handled separately by CodeRVA.

Regional Governor's School applications are due on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

Learn more about Governor's Schools

Specialty Schools and Programs

Specialty schools are RPS secondary schools that require an application process for admission. 

Specialty School applications are due on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

Learn more about Specialty Schools

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment offers school choice for students who want to attend a school outside of their residential zone that does not require a formal application process for admission. 

Application for open enrollment and the Governor’s STEM Academy at RTC are due on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

Learn more about Open Enrollment

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