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2025-2026 ENROLLMENT

Accepting for

  • Transitional Kinder
  • K-5th grades

If you live in the area, don't wait to enroll your child!

Stop by the main office between 9:00am-3:30pm with your driver's license and utility bill to pick up an enrollment packet and to make an appointment to come in to finalize enrollment. DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE TO ENROLL.

If you DO NOT live in the area, you can fill out the Non-Resident Permit Waitlist Form. The chances of getting in through the waiting list are slim to none however we will look at it if spots become available.

Please note

  • TK age for SY 2025-2026: the child must be 4 years old on or before 9/1/2025
  • Kinder age for SY 2025-2026: - child must be 5 years old on or before 9/1/2025

Have any questions?

Call us... (818) 787-6751

2025-2026 Enrollment for Resident Students

If you are new to the neighborhood and Kester is your designated elementary school, please visit the online registration portal for enrollment to begin the process.  
  • Click here and enter your home address to see if Kester is resident school.
  • Upload your enrollment documents for new students online.  
  • Please see this User Guide for help with the online enrollment portal.
 
If you DO NOT live in the area, you can fill out the Non-Resident Permit Waitlist Form here.  Please note, chances of getting in through the waiting list are slim to none, however, we will look at it if spots become available.

If you need assistance regarding enrollment, please contact Kester directly or call (213) 241-3840, press option 3. 

Additional Information

To enter kindergarten, children must be five years old by September 1. 

Transitional Kindergarten is available to children turning 4 on or by September 1.

Kester Gifted / High Ability Magnet Program application information is available in the CHOICES brochure and application, online and mailed directly to parents/guardians. Students must be verified as meeting specified criteria to be eligible to apply. For more about eligibility and the application process, please see the e-choices website and contact the Magnet Office at 818-787-3026.