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SFUSD TK 2027-28: eligibility, key dates and how to apply
What San Francisco parents need to know about applying to SFUSD transitional kindergarten (TK) for 2027-28, from SFUSD's own pages.
Facts checked against official sources on Oct 22, 2026. Dates change; always confirm with the school or provider.
Who is eligible for TK in 2027-28?
SFUSD says: for the 2027-28 school year, TK is for students who will be turning age 5 between September 2, 2027 and September 1, 2028. TK is optional, and all SFUSD elementary and K-8 schools have a TK classroom except Alice Fong Yu K-8. Source: SFUSD Transitional Kindergarten.
SFUSD 2027-28 key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | School tours available at sfusd.edu/tours |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Online application opens; paper applications available at sfusd.edu/apply |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Enrollment Fair (all schools); official start of the 2027-28 enrollment cycle |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Main Round deadline: last day to submit, revise or cancel TK-12 applications |
| Feb 2, 2027 | Waitlist application opens |
| Week of Mar 15, 2027 | Main Round assignment letters mailed to families who applied by Feb 1 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Last day to accept or decline the Main Round assignment |
| Apr 19, 2027 | First waitlist assignments sent this week, then rolling |
| Apr 26, 2027 | Open Enrollment for 2027-28 begins |
| Aug 27, 2027 | Last day to submit a Waitlist Application |
| Sep 3, 2027 | End of waitlists and Open Enrollment |
Source: SFUSD Enrollment Key Dates (page last updated Sep 10, 2026).
How to apply
The online application opens October 23, 2026 at sfusd.edu/apply, where paper applications are also available. Apply by the Main Round deadline, February 1, 2027, to be included in the Main Round; letters go out the week of March 15, 2027. Source: https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/key-dates.
Private TK and junior kindergarten deadlines we track
| School | Deadline | Ages | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Day School | Jan 12, 2027 | Preschool: 3 by Sep 1, 2027; TK: turning 5 May 1-Dec 1, 2027 | Source ↗ |
| Alta Vista School | Jan 15, 2027 | JK: 4 by Sep 1, 2027 | Source ↗ |
| Cypress School of San Francisco | Jan 22, 2027 | — | Source ↗ |
FAQ
When does the SFUSD TK application open for 2027-28?
October 23, 2026, online and on paper at sfusd.edu/apply, according to the SFUSD key dates page (https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/key-dates).
When is the SFUSD TK application deadline?
The Main Round deadline is February 1, 2027, the last day to submit, revise or cancel TK-12 applications (https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/key-dates).
Is my child eligible for TK in 2027-28?
SFUSD says TK in 2027-28 is for students turning 5 between September 2, 2027 and September 1, 2028 (https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/transitional-kindergarten).
When will we hear back?
Main Round assignment letters are mailed the week of March 15, 2027, and the last day to accept or decline is March 25, 2027 (https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/key-dates).
Is there an enrollment fair?
Yes. The SFUSD Enrollment Fair for all schools is October 24, 2026 (https://www.sfusd.edu/schools/enroll/apply/key-dates).