Online Application Opening Date: October 1, 2025
DOC Application Portal (via Q)
Online Application Closes December 31, 2025.
Acceptance notifications by March 1, 2026.
If your child is already attending an OPUSD school, you do not need to submit a District of Choice application for the 2026–2027 school year.
This application is only for students who do not live in Oak Park and are requesting to attend an OPUSD school in the 2026–2027 school year.
To apply, you must first register and create an account in the application portal before completing the application.
Instructions and application link can be found here:
If you experience issues while submitting your application, please email us at DOC@opusd.org.
District of Choice Information Webinar was held on October 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Please make sure to check the FAQs above for information on the District of Choice Program
Join us for OPUSD School Tours to learn more about our schools.
For any other questions, please email Kara Newton at knewton@opusd.org.
If your plans change and you would like to withdraw your application after submission/enrollment, please notify Kara Newton at knewton@opusd.org.