ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The School Choice Lottery for the Rochester City School District is now open.

Families with children that will start kindergarten, seventh or ninth grades in September for the 2022-23 school year get to choose a school.

Parents registering for elementary schools need to know which school zone they live in before they can complete the online enrollment process. Families can only apply for a school within their zone or a city-wide offering.

Parents will be able to indicate their top five school selections during the enrollment process. Students who don't sign up will be placed in schools closest to where they live.

The deadline to enter the lottery is April 14. Full details on the process and how to apply can be found here.