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School Transfer Requests

School Transfer Requests - Newton Residents and NPS Faculty/Staff Only

The Newton Public Schools considers applications from families residing in Newton who would like their student to attend or transfer to a school different from their assigned district. This process is also utilized for Newton faculty/staff (NTA Units A, B, C, D, E, NESA, Custodial Union) who wish to enroll their student in the Newton Public Schools.

Timeline

Applications for the 2025-26 school year is closed. For late inquiries please see appropriate grade level contact below.

Applications received after May 2 and before Labor Day may, under special circumstances, be considered only after all other placement decisions have been made. 

Contact:
Elementary Education (K-5)
Maureen McAdams
(617) 559-6105

Secondary Education (6-12)
Lisa Mazzola
(617) 559-6115

For general information on the process, please review the School Transfer Request Information Sheet.

Other Key Information

  • School Transfers are limited and made on a space available basis. Impact on enrollment, as well as staffing and space availability, for both the requested year and for future years, are key considerations in the application process.
  • The established procedure and application process must be followed in order for the request to be considered. Please see the School Transfer Policy issued by the Newton School Committee.
  • Students approved for a transfer should understand that the course assignment process begins prior to June and therefore, they may not receive their first choice in course selection.
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation if the student is placed at the requested transfer school.
  • For families, once a school transfer is approved, the student will follow the feeder pattern for the new school through middle and high school. A new application is NOT needed each year.
  • Similarly, once children of staff and students in the METCO program are placed, the assigned elementary becomes their home school and they follow that school's feeder pattern.
  • Families do retain the right to return to their “home” school at the beginning of a new school year.