See below for commonly asked questions on the Pre-K Application and lottery process:
1. Do I need to re-apply for Pre-K if my 3-year-old is currently enrolled in a HISD Pre-K as a 3-year-old?
No. Students enrolled in Pre-K as a three-year old will be automatically enrolled at the same school as a Pre-K four-year old. These parents do NOT need to submit this application unless they are seeking to change schools.
2. Do I need to apply for kindergarten?
Students will be automatically enrolled in their zoned school for kindergarten. Parents do not need to submit this application if they would like their student to attend this school.
- Important exception: If your child is in Pre-K 4 at a separate and unique magnet school (Arabic Immersion, Blackshear Montessori, Baker Montessori, Garden Oaks Montessori, Helms Dual Language, Mandarin Chinese Immersion, or Wharton Dual Language), they will automatically be enrolled at that same school for kindergarten. Families do not need to reapply.
3. For my student enrolling in Pre-K at HISD in their zoned school for the first time next year (must be 3 or 4 before September 1, 2026) who wants to:
Enroll in Their Zoned Pre-K Campus: All students who are starting school in HISD for the first time next year must submit an application to indicate they want to attend their zoned school.
Enroll in a Pre-K Campus Other than their Zoned School: Parents of Pre-K students interested in a Pre-K campus other than their zoned campus must submit this application and rank up to 10 options. Based on space available after zoned students are provided seats and TEA eligibility, a lottery will be held for the remaining seats for eligible families.
