Enrollment for new resident students in Grades TK–5 begins in February. For enrollment instructions please click here.

No. The entrance age for a kindergarten student is 5 years old on or before September 1. (Board Policy 5111; Education Code 48000, 48002 and 48011). Students that will be 5 years old after September 1 are eligible for Transitional Kindergarten.

No. A student who is 5 years old on or before September 1 is eligible for Kindergarten (Education Code 48000 and 48011).

The entire district is only one mile square. Parents have the opportunity to list their school preferences after completing their enrollment appointment. While we try to accommodate parents' requests, there is no guarantee of placement at a specific school.

Parents will be notified mid-July for those who registered February–March. Those that enroll in July will receive assignments in early August. All assignments are tentative and are subject to change until the last day in September.

Parents will be notified the day before school begins.

No. The staff takes great care in creating balanced heterogeneous classes.

Yes. Students who do not live in the city may apply to attend Albany schools. Non-resident students are placed after all resident students on a space-available basis. Click here for Interdistrict Permit Information.

Check with each school for visiting information.

Yes. The Albany Children's Center (510-559-6590) operates on-site before- and after-school childcare.

No. Albany Unified does not offer transportation.