Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia school catchment rules for movers
See the exact Philadelphia address-based catchment and outside-catchment school-selection rules.
See the exact Philadelphia address-based catchment and outside-catchment school-selection rules.
The School District of Philadelphia: what the rule actually says
A Philadelphia home address automatically determines the student's catchment school. No School Selection application is required to attend that catchment school; the family may register online or directly with the school. To request a district school outside the assigned catchment, the family uses the School Selection process and placement depends on available space and that school's criteria.
Assignment rules at a glance
These are the district-specific fields that determine what happens after an address or school request is submitted.
Moving checklist
- Use the new address in the district School Finder.
- Register directly for the returned catchment school.
- Use School Selection only when requesting a school outside that catchment.
Official policy sources
The answer above is stated on-page; these links document the district rules and policy year.
Other exact moving rules
Compare how address assignment, school choice, and enrollment work in other districts.