Public Education System
To register a child in a public K–12 school in Texas, parents or legal guardians must provide several key documents, including proof of the child’s age (such as a birth certificate), immunization records, proof of residency within the school district (such as a utility bill or lease agreement), and a parent or guardian’s photo ID. Most districts also require a completed enrollment form, which can often be filled out online through the district’s website. If transferring from another school, records from the previous school may also be needed. Some districts offer specific enrollment windows or require appointments, so it’s important to check with the local Independent School District (ISD) for exact procedures and deadlines.
Texas Education Agency
K-12 Registration Information
School Laws & Rules
School Data & Education Directory
Division of Student Assessment
Public School Districts
Bell County
Belton Independent School District
Killen Independent School District
Temple Independent School District
Salado Independent School District
Brazos County
Bryan Independent School District
College Station Independent School District
Coryell County
Gatesville Independent School District
Copperas Cove Independent School District
Hamilton County
Hamilton Independent School District
Hays County
Dripping Springs Independent School District
Hays Independent School District
San Marcos Independent School District
Wimberley Independent School District
Travis County
Austin Independent School District
Eanes-Westlake Independent School District
Lake Travis Independent School District
Manor Independent School District
Marble Falls Independent School District
Pflugerville Independent School District
Williamson County
Bartlett Independent School District
Florence Independent School District
Georgetown Independent School District
Hutto Independent School District
Jarrell Independent School District
Leander Independent School District
Liberty Hill Independent School District
Round Rock Independent School District
Taylor Independent School District
Private Schools
Private schools in Texas operate independently of the public school system, offering diverse educational philosophies and religious affiliations, and typically require tuition and admissions processes.
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
Diocese of Austin
U.S. Department of Education
National Association of Independent Schools
Charter Schools
Charter schools in Texas are publicly funded, independently operated schools that offer flexible curriculum and teaching methods while being held accountable for academic results and financial practices by the Texas Education Agency.
Division of Charter Schools
Magnet Schools
Magnet schools in Texas are public schools with specialized curricula or themes—such as science, technology, or the arts—designed to attract a diverse student body from across traditional school zone boundaries.
Austin Independent School District Magnet Department
