Where can I enter my address to find the assigned elementary school?

As a parent planning to enroll my child in a new school district, I need to determine the specific elementary school assigned to our home address. After moving and reviewing the district’s website, I’m struggling to locate the tool or section designed for address-based school lookups. Where exactly—whether on the official district website, a state education portal, or another trusted resource—can I enter our full residential address to retrieve the name of our zoned elementary school? I’m particularly confused because the district’s “School Locator” link doesn’t seem to provide an address field, and I want to avoid relying on third-party sites that might have outdated data. What is the most direct and reliable method to input our address and confirm our assigned elementary school?

To find your assigned elementary school by address, use the following official resources:

1. Local School District Website:

   • Visit the website of your public school district. Most districts have a "School Locator" or "Attendance Boundaries" tool. Enter your full address (including street name, number, city, and ZIP code) to display assigned elementary schools.

2. State Education Department Website:

   • Access your state’s Department of Education portal. Many states offer statewide school locators (e.g., California’s CDE School Directory, or Florida’s School Locator). Select your county and input your address.

3. Third-Party Tools with Official Data:

   • GreatSchools.org: Enter your ZIP code and navigate to boundary maps using its School Search Tool.
   • ATTOM Data Solutions: Use their School Boundary Map for free address-based searches.
   • National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): Utilize the Public School Locator for U.S. schools.
4. Local Government Portals:
   • Check your city or county’s official website. Many municipalities link to school boundary maps via departments like "City Services" or "Education."

Steps for Accurate Results:

• Update Information: School boundaries can change annually. Verify with the district’s enrollment office.
• Check Charter/Voucher Programs: For non-neighborhood schools, use district or state pages to filter for charter/magnet options.
• International Users:
  • Canada: Use provincial resources (e.g., Ontario’s Find a School).
  • UK: Visit your local council’s admissions portal (e.g., London’s Find a School).

Contact Districts Directly:

• If tools lack accuracy, call your district’s administrative office (phone number found on their website) or visit their enrollment center. Provide evidence of residency (e.g., utility bill, lease) for confirmation.

Always cross-reference with the district’s official tools for final decisions.