Public Education System

Registering a child for a public K–12 school in Texas involves enrolling through the local independent school district, typically requiring documents such as proof of residency, the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and a parent or guardian’s government-issued ID. Children must be at least five years old by September 1 to enter kindergarten and six years old to enter first grade. Most school districts offer online registration portals, as well as in-person enrollment at district offices or campuses. Parents can contact their district for specific enrollment dates, school zone information, and additional requirements.
Texas Education Agency
K-12 Registration Information
Division of Student Data

Public School Districts

Bailey County
Muleshoe ISD

Castro County
Dimmitt ISD
Hart ISD
Nazareth ISD

Crosby County
Crosbyton CISD
Lorenzo ISD
Ralls ISD

Floyd County
Floydada Collegiate ISD
Lockney ISD

Gaines County
Loop ISD
Seagraves ISD
Seminole ISD

Garza County
Post ISD
Southland ISD

Hale County
Abernathy ISD
Cotton Center ISD
Hale Center ISD
Petersburg ISD
Plainview ISD

Hockley County
Anton ISD
Levelland ISD
Ropes ISD
Smyer ISD
Sundown ISD
Whitharral ISD

Lamb County
Amherst ISD
Littlefield ISD
Olton ISD
Springlake-Earth ISD
Sudan ISD

Lubbock County
Frenship ISD
Idalou ISD
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock-Cooper ISD
New Deal ISD
Rise Academy
Roosevelt ISD
Shallowater ISD
Slaton ISD
Triumph Public High Schools-Lubbock

Lynn County
New Home ISD
O’Donnell ISD
Tahoka ISD
Wilson ISD

Scurry County
Hermleigh ISD
Ira ISD
Snyder ISD

Swisher County
Happy ISD
Kress ISD

Terry County
Brownfield ISD
Meadow ISD
Wellman-Union ISD

Private Schools

Private schools in Texas offer diverse educational options, including religious and independent institutions, and operate outside the public school system while maintaining accreditation and academic standards.
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
Catholic 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 offer innovative educational approaches while remaining accountable to state academic standards.
Texas Charter Schools Association

Home Schools

Homeschools in Texas are legally considered private schools and are required to teach reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship, with no state registration or standardized testing mandates.
Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)