Center City's public elementary schools present a variety of options for families. According to School District policy, parents living within a particular public elementary school's  boundaries can send their children to their neighborhood school by applying at any time. To find your neighborhood school visit the K-8 Public Schools Boundary Map page.

Registration is required for:

• All Kindergarten students
• Children who have moved to another city neighborhood over the summer
• Children new to Philadelphia
• Children transferring in from private, parochial and charter schools

Visit your neighborhood school to register your child and be sure to bring:

• Child’s birth certificate
• Child’s up-to-date immunization records
• Child’s last report card (not necessary for Kindergarten students)
• Current proof of address in the parent or legal guardian’s name.

Current proof of address can be a:

• Gas bill
• Electric bill
• PA driver’s license
• PA vehicle registration
• Pay stub
• Voter Registration Card 
• Lease

For information on applying to schools outside of your catchment, visit the School District’s website, or call the Central City Regional Office at (215) 351-3807.