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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will open the school choice lottery for 2026-27 on Monday, Oct 13 to Dec. 5, 2025.
Parents can enter students into the school choice lottery to give them a chance to attend schools outside of their assigned home school.
Students kindergarten through high school can be entered in the lottery.
There are a number of school programs, transportation zones and feeder patterns available.
The available school programs include International Baccalaureate, Montessori, STEAM/STEM, visual and performing arts, world language, learning immersion/talent development and virtual learning.
Into high school, students can enroll in professional programs and early/middle college through Central Piedmont Community College.
Open houses and info sessions are available for parents.
For more information or to register your student in the school choice lottery, visit the CMS website.