Thank you for your interest in joining Oak Ridge Schools. Open Enrollment and Cross-Boundary and Tuition applications for non-residents will be open April 1 – April 30. Please note applications received after the April 30th deadline will not be considered for cross-boundary status.  Applications must be submitted via email (artinker@ortn.edu) or in-person at the ORS Administration building. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Student Services at 865-425-9030.

Only new applicants need to fill out an application. If your student was a Tuition or Cross Boundary student in Oak Ridge Schools during the 2025-26 School year, you ONLY need to fill out the parental agreement form and the budget agreement form that will be emailed to the email address that we have on file.

All new applications, please email your completed paperwork to artinker@ortn.edu and amoore@ortn.edu. All questions regarding the tuition and/or cross boundary applications need to be send to jcstults@ortn.edu.

If you are interested in enrolling for Kindergarten, please visit our Kindergarten Page. If you are an Oak Ridge resident and are interested in enrolling your student for the first time, please visit our Registration Page.

View the available openings at our elementary and middle schools here, or at the bottom of the page. To find what school your residence is zoned for, view our School Boundary Map.

  • New open enrollment applications will be taken from April 1 – 30.

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Approval will be based on the number of available seats at the elementary and middle schools and the criteria listed below for approval. Numbers are subject to change based on new families moving in to the district.

Cross boundary applications may be obtained at the schools, on the Oak Ridge School’s website or from the Student Services Department.  Tuition applications may be obtained on the Oak Ridge Schools website or from the Student Services Department in the School Administration Building.

We are hoping this designated application period will help you in submitting your applications on time, facilitate enrollment issues at the schools prior to the August start date, and make you aware of your child’s application status.

All students applying for cross boundary and tuition must meet the following criteria for approval:

  • The student must be in good standing in attendance – no excessive absences, tardies or early dismissals
  • The student must be in good standing in academics – no failing grades
  • The student must be in good standing in behavior – no noted discipline referrals, suspensions or expulsions
  • Parents must be supportive of their child’s educational environment by contributing positively with the educational team at the school.