Pasadena Unified School District (Photo – Brigham Yen)
Pasadena Unified School District’s Open Enrollment Lottery for the 2026-27 school year begins Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
By Melanie Hooks
Open Enrollment gives families the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of PUSD education programs and the best learning environment for their children.
All families enrolling their child in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) for the 2026-27 school year are required to submit an open enrollment application, regardless of whether they are choosing a neighborhood school or another campus. All PUSD elementary schools will have a TK program.
How to Apply
Apply at pusd.schoolmint.com any time between January 14, 2026 (9:00 am) to January 28, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Results will be available online February 11, 2026.
The District is also offering an online review and assistance on how to submit an open enrollment lottery application this Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Use this link to join: bit.ly/pusdlotteryapp.
Visit pusd.us/Enroll for more information, or call the Office of Enrollment at (626) 396-3639.
School Tours
Sign up to tour a PUSD school to get an up-close look at your potential student’s facilities. Visit classrooms and meet staff, faculty, and parents. Bring your questions about instruction and learning environments. For tour information, visit pusd.us/Tours.
Academy Night
Families and students are also invited to explore unique learning opportunities at the Academy Showcase on January 21 at 4:30 pm at the McKinley School Gymnasium (325 S. Oak Knoll St., Pasadena, CA, 91101).
Meet representatives from PUSD’s College & Career Academies and learn about hands-on pathways that connect student interests to real-world futures. Discover programs like the Immersive Storytelling Academy, STEAM academies, Law and Public Service Academy, Arts, Entertainment & Media Academy, Health Careers Academy, and more.
Along with career-focused learning, many academies offer paid internships, a great opportunity to see the depth and quality of PUSD’s programs and find the right fit for every student.
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