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What is RSCO school choice?

RSCO School Choice gives you the power to make a choice about where your student attends school, even outside your home district.

Top 5 things to know before you apply

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You must be a Connecticut resident and legal guardian to apply.

Applications submitted by anyone other than a legal guardian may be deleted.

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Submit only one application.

Submit one per child for the 2025-26 school year and apply on time by February 7, 2025, for the best chance of a placement.

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Apply only to schools where you would accept an offer.

Through our “One Offer Rule,” applicants may receive only one placement offer per school year. Once your child receives an offer, that is the ONLY offer available to them for the 2025-26 school year.

4

Rank school/district selections by preference.

Choice order counts! Most placement priorities apply only to your first-choice selection.

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There are no guarantees of an offer.

We have more applicants than available seats. Submitting an application does not guarantee a placement offer.

How RSCO school choice works

The process, step by step.

Step 1: Explore Schools and Programs

Get to know your options.

Step 2: Choose where to apply

What to consider to determine your best fit.

Step 3: Apply

Application instructions, timelines, and tips.

Step 4: Act

You did (or didn’t) get an offer. What’s next?

Find your fit

Explore our different program and school options to find the best fit for your family.

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Use the RSCO School Finder

Get personalized results based on your eligibility.

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Browse all programs and schools

Filter and sort to get detailed information on each school.

Why RSCO school choice?

See why so many families choose RSCO schools.

Application resources

Learn what else you need to know along your journey.

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Application and placement process

How the process works, step-by-step.

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Eligibility requirements

Double check your eligibility.

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Application checklist

Application requirements, deadlines, and more.

Mark your calendar

Learn more, ask questions, and discover exactly what School Choice is all about! From large fairs to school-based open houses and family-friendly application assistance nights, RSCO has an event for everyone.

Ready to get started?

The RSCO School Choice Application is open through February 7, 2025!