School Choice Transfer Cycle

Transfer Process | Special Circumstances

Choosing Your School
Will your child start kindergarten, middle or high school in September? Or are you looking to transfer to another PPS school from you current school? If the answer is yes, you and your student are making an important school transition. How should you choose the right school?

For most Portland families, their neighborhood school is the best match. Families looking for another setting may apply for transfer through the School Choice lottery which begins each year in February. 

Considering a transfer?
The School Choice transfer cycle is closed for the 2013-14 school year. Transfer cycle deadlines were as follows:

      • Elementary & Middle school lottery was open February 8 - March 15 @ 5 PM - Closed
      • High school lottery was open February 1 - February 22 @ 10 PM - Closed

School Choice transfers were determined through a centralized lottery, and space was limited. Lottery results have been mailed.

Space Availability

    View prior lottery transfer cycle data.

    Transfer Process Information
    Learn more about the process through the following information:

    Special Circumstances
    Learn more about special circumstances.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Enrollment and Transfer Center at 503-916-3205.