Admissions

Specialty Schools and Programs

Mark your calendars! School applications to selective admission schools and open enrollment for the 2025-26 school year will open on Monday, October 14!
The Selective Admission Schools process allows any Richmond City resident, including non-RPS students, to apply to the following selective schools and programs:
 Franklin Military Academy (grades 6 and 9 only)
 Open High School (grades 9-10)
 Richmond Community High School (grades 9-10)
 IB Diploma Programme at Thomas Jefferson High School (grade 11)
 Appomattox Regional Governor’s School (grade 9)
 Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (grade 9)
 For information about CodeRVA Regional High School and to apply, please visit https://www.rvaschools.net/chief-of-staff/enrollrps
Open Enrollment allows any Richmond City resident, including non-RPS students, to apply to out-of-zone schools. For more information, visit rmd.me/CPuX7x5JRjy, or email enrollrps@rvaschools.net for additional support.