Explore School Choice in PCSD!

Putnam County School District offers a variety of tuition-free school choice programs, designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. PCSD provides innovative and nurturing learning environments. With technology-rich classrooms and highly trained, certified teachers, we empower students to thrive in the educational setting that best suits their learning style and future goals. Discover the best educational pathway for your child today!

Find Your Zoned School

Your zoned school is the school assigned to your child based on your home address and school attendance boundaries. If you wish for your child to attend their zoned school, simply register directly with that school—no additional steps are needed.

Disclaimer: All school attendance boundaries are subject to change by School Board action. Maps and descriptions are provided for convenience only.

Controlled Open Enrollment

PCSD also offers a Controlled Open Enrollment Period, March 1st through July 1st, which allows students the opportunity to attend a school other than their zoned school, depending on space availability (see class average's below).

Parents/guardians interested in applying may pick up a Controlled Open Enrollment Application at any school in the District. Applications are processed in the order they are received, but decisions may not be available until after the tenth day of the school year.

Students residing in Putnam County will be given priority, while all others will depend on space availability in the requested grade level, class, or program. Until a decision is made, students must remain in their zoned school.

If accepted, parents/guardians will be notified and will be responsible for their child’s transportation. Annual reapplication is not necessary as long as the student remains enrolled in the same school; however, students must reapply when transitioning school campuses.

Controlled Open Enrollment Application

Applications must be submitted at the requested school site for the following school year between March 1 and July 1.

Out of Zone Assignment within District Application

Out of Zone late filed applications must be based on a situation or circumstance that will have a compelling and adverse state of misfortune for that student or their family’s daily life.

Controlled Open Enrollment Appeal Form

Appeals must be based on a situation or circumstance that will have a compelling and adverse state of misfortune for that student or their family’s daily life.