Enrollment Options

Non-Resident Enrollment Options

Families living outside Riverdale district boundaries may enroll through two primary pathways. Both options require applying to and securing a spot through our annual enrollment lottery.

• Inter-District Transfer: Your resident school district releases your student to attend Riverdale, allowing state funding to follow them so they can attend at no cost.

• Tuition: An available option for non-resident families who do not receive an inter-district transfer release from their home district. View our Tuition Schedule for current rates and details.

Inter-District Transfer Details

Because release policies vary across districts, we recommend reviewing your home district’s transfer process early in the application window.

• Lottery Requirement: A transfer release from your home district does not guarantee admission; you must still apply and be offered a spot through the Riverdale enrollment lottery.

• Approval Deadline: All official inter-district transfer release approvals must be received in writing by the Riverdale District Office by June 1, 2027, for the 2027–28 school year.

Questions?

Our Enrollment Coordinator is happy to guide you through the enrollment and lottery process. Reach out directly at enrollment@riverdale.k12.or.us.

Enrollment for New Residents

Welcome to Riverdale! We are thrilled to have your family join our community. A special welcome to our incoming Kindergarten families who are just beginning their educational journey with us—we can't wait to meet you!

Resident students are those whose families live within the Riverdale School District boundaries in Portland, Oregon. Resident students can attend kindergarten through 12th grade in our district at no charge.

To help make your transition as smooth as possible, please follow the steps below to begin the enrollment process.

K-12 Resident Enrollment Process

1. Check Your Boundaries: Please verify your address is located within the district boundaries.

2. Introduce Your Family: Caregivers of new students should submit a New Resident Introduction Form as soon as possible.

• Please Note: Completing this form does not officially register your student for school. It simply introduces your family to the district. You must complete the verification step below with our Enrollment Coordinator before filling out an official registration form.

3. Verify Residency: We will confirm that your address is within our district boundary. To verify your residency, please provide documents showing your name and address, such as:

• Closing papers

• Rental agreement

• Utility bill

We are here to help!

If you have questions along the way, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact our Enrollment Coordinator, enrollment@riverdale.k12.or.us.