We currently have openings in several grades for the 2024-2025 school year. Apply now!
2025-2026 Enrollment Information
*Please read this page, and our website, carefully prior to completing an application.*
Read the FAQs from Info Session
Read the Info Session Packet
Open House:
Tuesday, March 11th (6pm - 7pm)
Monthly Info Sessions:
1st Wednesday of the month (9am - 9:30am)
February 5th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
The first step is to decide if The Emerson School is a good choice for your child. Read about our program, review the Frequently Asked Questions, and if you want more information please attend Open House and/or one of the Info Sessions. (*Please note: Open House and Info Sessions are completely optional and not required to apply to The Emerson School. Open House and Info Sessions do not require an RSVP and are geared towards adults.)
If The Emerson School looks like a good educational option for your family, the next step is to submit an application.
Click here for the 2025-2026 Enrollment Application
There is no preference given to those who apply early, but you must submit the application by the deadline in March. Our lottery will be conducted in early April and results will be emailed to families.
Siblings of currently enrolled students bypass the lottery process and are offered an automatic spot (when there is a spot to offer) or move to the top of the waitlist if there is not a spot to offer. Applicants that live within the Portland Public School (PPS) district boundaries have preference over out of district applicants. Out of district applicants will only be considered after we have gone through our entire waitlist (by grade) of in district applicants.
Application Process
You are invited to attend Open House and any of the Info Sessions to meet some of the school staff and hear more about our program. There is a brief question and answer time at the Info Sessions, and you will see classrooms and meet teachers at the Open House. It is fine to wait until after these events to turn in your application.
Once you have submitted your application and attended the events, wait for the results of the lottery to be emailed to you. If you are selected for the incoming kindergarten class, there will be a Kindergarten Extravaganza in May or June for those who will be in the incoming class (and the first 5 children on the waiting list).
If you have applied for grades 1-5, you will be automatically placed on the waiting list until we know of an opening. Often this isn’t until well into summer, so be aware there may be no further opportunity to visit the school, meet teachers, or ask questions if you don’t attend the Open House or Info Sessions.
If you are placed on the waiting list, you will be notified of your position on the list and we will call you if there is an opening for your child. While we are happy to answer any further questions, you have at that time, you will need to be prepared to make a quick decision regarding enrolling at The Emerson School. Due to staff constraints, we will not offer additional tours if you missed Open House or any of the Info Sessions.
Thank you for considering The Emerson School, we are looking forward to receiving your child’s application!
Applications due by Friday, March 21st at 5pm (PST).
Lottery results will be emailed on or before Monday, April 14th.