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.

Applications to enter the open lottery will be accepted via the state’s online portal, EnrollRI.org, from November, until March..

Explore charter schools across the state through the Family Information Tool (FIT)

Application Timeline

Applications Open: Common Application Opens via EnrollRI– Typically in November 

  1. SY2024-25 Applications Close: Applications are no longer accepted – mid March

  2. Lotteries: Schools hold a blind lottery to determine who is offered a seat – April 1

  3. 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. 

  4. 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 – mid April