Public Education System
To register your child in a Texas public K–12 school, you must enroll through your local independent school district, providing documentation such as proof of residency, your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and a parent or guardian’s government-issued ID. Texas law requires children to be enrolled in school if they are at least six years old (as of September 1) and under the age of 19. Enrollment can typically be completed online or in person at the district’s administration office or assigned campus.
Texas Education Agency
K-12 Registration Information
Private Schools
Private schools in Texas offer a diverse range of educational options, including independent and religious institutions, and are accredited by recognized agencies to ensure quality and academic standards.
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
Diocese of Lubbock
U.S. Department of Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Charter Schools
Charter schools in Texas are publicly funded, independently operated schools that provide alternative educational options and greater flexibility in curriculum and operations compared to traditional public schools.
Texas Charter Schools Association
Home Schools
In Texas, homeschools are legally considered private schools and must teach reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship, but are not required to register with the state or meet certification requirements.
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)
