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School Choice Transfers

Overview

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) School Choice Transfer Request period for the 2026–2027 school year is approaching. During this period, parents of current or incoming students who wish to attend a PYLUSD school other than their designated school of residence for the 2026–2027 school year are encouraged to submit a School Choice Transfer Request.
 
School Choice Transfer Request Windows

School Choice Transfer Priority Window- Students in Transitional Kindergarten Through 12th Grade in 2026-27
December 1, 2025, to January 16, 2026 (Priority Window)
Request notifications will take place on or before February 13, 2026.
***New Students should enroll in their school of residence and then apply for a choice transfer if so desired.
 
All Choice Transfer Applications submitted after January 16, 2026, will be placed on a waitlist.  Families will be notified if space becomes available.
 

Additional Information About School Choice

Transfer requests are available to students who live within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District boundaries. If you wish to apply for a transfer, please review the information listed below:

  • The period for Choice Transfers begins on December 1, 2025, to January 16, 2026 (Priority Window).  Only transfer requests submitted during this timeframe will be eligible for School Choice consideration.
  • Transfer requests submitted during the priority window are equally considered and are not granted on a “first-come, first-served basis.” 
  • Choice Transfer requests received after the priority window will only be considered based on space and availability. 
  • Impacted schools (defined by schools that have higher enrollment than projected enrollment and thus considered at full capacity) may not have additional space for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • During the open School Choice window, interested families may complete a School Choice Transfer Request through Informed K12. The link to submit applications will be live on December 1, 2025, and can be found on this page. 

School Choice Application 

To submit a School Choice application for incoming TK - 12th grade students, use the links below:
In-person assistance for completing a School Choice request can be made at the PYLUSD Student Services Office located at 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.

 

If you live outside the PYLUSD boundaries and are requesting an inter-district transfer to continue attending PYLUSD, you must apply for a transfer release from your district of residence. If available, please attach your inter-district transfer release to the online application. 

 

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Office of Student Services at (714) 985-8670.

 

Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) School Choice Information

Current GATE-identified students attending GATE Magnet Schools do not need to request a School Choice Transfer. Students waiting to hear about qualifying for GATE must adhere to all GATE policies regarding magnet school placement when notified by the GATE Office. Visit www.pylusd.org/gate/ or contact the GATE Coordinator for further information at (714) 985-8650.

 

Questions?


Have questions about School Choice Transfer Requests? Call the Student Services Department at (714) 985-8670.