School Registration & Enrollment
Enroll in Person
Families wishing to enroll new students into the district may do so at any time during normal business hours. Central registration is located at:
Sylvester Small Administration Building
10 N. Main St.
Akron, OH 44308
For Questions About Enrollment
Call the engagement center at 330.761.2810; or email enrollment@apslearns.org.
Welcome to Akron Public Schools. Register your new student using Akron Public Schools' online registration system. A new student is defined as new to Akron Public Schools and having never attended a school in Akron Public Schools or a previous Akron Public Schools student who withdrew and is re-enrolling. Review the K-12 enrollment below for either a new student or a student following the open enrollment process.
New Students
Be sure to have any Required Documents (see 'Enrollment Resources' below) as you complete the registration process. Click Find My School, and enter an address to find your assigned school.
Entering Preschool or Pre-K Fall 2024
Check out our Preschool and Pre-K Registration.Students who will be age four (4) by Sept. 30 and are potty trained are eligible to enroll in the APS pre-K program. Students who will be age three (3) by Sept. 30 are eligible to enroll in half-day preschool classes.
Entering Kindergarten Fall 2024
Check out our Kindergarten Registration. Students must be five (5) years old by September 30 to enroll for kindergarten.New Student Registration Fall 2024
Check out our Online Enrollment Guide for step-by-step instructions to complete enrollment for your new student. A new student is defined as new to Akron Public Schools and having never attended a school in Akron Public Schools or a previous Akron Public Schools student who withdrew and is re-enrolling.
Current Student Information Update
Having up-to-date contact and health information is critical for all APS students so that we can keep parents up to date with information, announcements and in cases of emergency. A current student is defined as currently enrolled in Akron Public Schools. Click Home Access Center to verify your current information. If there are no changes, please sign and submit the form.
Online Enrollment Guide
Kindergarten Reading Workbook: GO PREP
Not sure how to get started with preparing your child for kindergarten? Check out our "GO PREP" video guides that lead our parent-partners through the entire workbook, offering impactful tips and strategies on how to move the learning when working with your student.
APS Students Who Are Moving
If you are moving, please contact your student's school for assistance; or you may call the Engagement Center at 330.761.2810.