School Choice is a state program which allows Massachusetts school districts to enroll students from other Massachusetts towns. This is an optional program as not all towns participate.

The Mansfield School Committee determines, on an annual basis, openings for the upcoming school year. This determination is made by May 1st after the Superintendent of Schools reviews current and projected enrollment figures and class sizes, then presents a recommendation to the School Committee.

If the School Committee votes to enroll School Choice students for the following year, a notification is placed on our website with a deadline date for applying. If the number of applicants exceed the number of available openings, a lottery will be held to fill the spots. 

For the 2025-2026 school year, applications are available for students entering the following grades in September 2025:

Grade 6 (5 seats)
Grade 9 (10 seats)
Grade 10 (10 seats)

School Choice Registration Timeline:

4/30/25 - School Choice Application is available online.

5/21/25 - Applications due by noon in order to be considered into the lottery. Application closes.

before 5/27/25 - Lottery held by grade (if needed). Results are posted below.

5/27/25 - All families eligible to register will receive an email with next steps including the access code needed to begin registration.

6/17/25 - All Registration paperwork is due to Mansfield Public Schools.  Final approval into the program is contingent upon receipt and review of all required documents.*

*In June, your registration documentation will be reviewed and you will receive an email from Central office regarding your completion of the paperwork process. Your student’s final admission into the program will be determined once the school has reviewed school records and confirmed grade placement. You will receive a confirmation email in July from the student’s incoming school with final admission approval and a course selection timeline.

Parents are required to provide transportation. 

Bus transportation is not an option for School Choice students.

5/21/25 - APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED

School Choice Application 2025-26

(Please complete the application by 5/21 at noon.)

If your student is selected by lottery or if your student applied for a grade that did not require a lottery, you will receive an email on 5/27/25 with next steps including registration instructions.

CLICK HERE FOR LOTTERY RESULTS (lottery needed for grade 6 seats only)