Middle School Options & Transfers

Middle School Information Night will be held on October 28, 2019, where families will learn about the registration process and learn more about the available neighborhood and option schools for the 2020-21 school year.

Neighborhood Schools

Every student is guaranteed admission to the neighborhood school designated by their home address. Use the School Boundary (Attendance Zone) Locator to find out which school is designated as your neighborhood school.

Option Schools/Programs

Option Schools/Programs provide specialized instructional programs.

  • APS provides equitable access to option schools/programs for all students, including students with disabilities and English language learners;
  • Provides a rational and transparent process for admission to option schools/programs, which is differentiated to support the integrity of the instructional models;
  • Offers preschool at each of the elementary option schools/programs; and
  • Adjusts enrollment levels at the option schools/programs as needed.

Secondary lottery information for students who received an offer through the secondary lottery for an option school/program or neighborhood transfer.

For additional information or questions, please contact the APS Welcome Center at 703-228-8000 or schooloptions@apsva.us.