Welcome to Princeton Public Schools Student Registration
Grades PreK – 8 Registrar
25 Valley Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-806-4200 ext. 2042
E-mail: LaurieOneto@princetonk12.org
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grades 9 – 12 Registrar
151 Moore St.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-806-4200 ext. 3739
E-mail: LoriScala@princetonk12.org
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Click on the residency manual to search your address and locate which school your child is zoned for. * Please note that all students enrolling in kindergarten and 1st grade can choose to participate in the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Community Park. Students zoned for Community Park who do not wish to participate or who are entering grade 2 or above will be re-assigned to an alternate elementary school.
Deadline & First Blackout Date: Friday, 7/24/26
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After this date, transportation may not be available if a new school bus stop needs to be created.
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New bus stops may not be active until the week of 9/21/26.
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Students will be assigned only to existing bus stops during this period.
Second Blackout Date: Monday, 8/24/26
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Transportation may not be available for the start of school.
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New bus stop requests may not be accommodated until the week of 9/21/26 or later.
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Students will be assigned to existing school bus stops, if available.
Dual Language Immersion Welcomes Kindergarten and First Grade Applicants for 2026-2027
The CP Dual Language Immersion program is open to all PPS incoming Kindergarten, and 1st grade students in September 2026. Families who are registering a child in these grades and are interested in the DLI program should indicate their interest on the online registration “Form H, Home Language Survey” page.
Upcoming Parent Information Sessions**:
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 am - VIRTUAL
Please click the following link to register for the meeting. Login information will be sent prior to the meeting date:
DLI Virtual Parent Information Session Sign-Up - March 24, 2026
**Attendance at a parent information session is a pre-requisite for entry to the program, including for families that have attended information sessions in previous years and/or who already have a child in the program.
Please contact the Community Park main office (609.806.4230 or christinetollefsen@princetonk12.org) for more details.
How to Register Your Child for School
To register your child in the Princeton Public School District, you will start by completing our Pre-registration form. Once approved, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions on how to complete our online registration forms. If your child/ren have been previously enrolled in school, please complete a Records Release Request Form, and upload or mail as part of your registration process. If you do not have access to a computer, please visit the Princeton Public Library or call the registrar at 609-806-4203, ext. 2042, to access the online registration.
Registration Requirements
1 - Child’s original birth certificate, visa, or passport
2 - Proofs of Residency
- Primary Document
- 3 Secondary Documents
- OTHER – Living with family, friend, or homeless
-Notarized affidavit of residence – Owner of the home must attend a registration meeting with the parent/guardian of registrant. An appointment must be scheduled with the grade level appropriate registrar. Owner of the home providing the affidavit must provide a primary document and 3 secondary documents.
3 - Immunization Register
4 - Physical Form
- Physical exam form - Pre-K
- Physical exam form – Elementary
- Physical exam form – PMS/PHS (Not participating in sports)
- Physical exam form - PMS/PHS (Participating in sports)
6 - Transcripts for grades 9-12
7 - If applicable:
- Standardized test scores
- IEP/504
- All custody, legal, or placement documentation
