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Welcome to Cherry Creek Schools Admissions

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At Cherry Creek Schools, we are committed to excellence for every student, every day. We believe in a growth mindset and continuous improvement - across classrooms, cafeterias, and every corner of our district. Through strong relationships and authentic engagement, every learner is seen, valued, and empowered.

Discover your purpose. Shape the future. Enroll in Cherry Creek Schools.

Our Admissions team is here to help you: enroll a new student, update student information, apply for school choice, and much more.

Start Your Journey

Key Dates

2025

Nov. 14   Endeavor Academy, Q3 application deadline
Dec. 01   School Choice application opens for 2026-27

2026
Feb. 2    Neighborhood School enrollment opens for 2026-27
Feb. 13   Endeavor Academy, Q4 application deadline
May 31   School Choice application window closes for 2026-27
Aug. 17   First day of 2026-2027 school year

Always Open: 

  • Neighborhood school enrollment for families new to the district
  • Elevation Online School application 

How to Enroll / Apply

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Enroll in Preschool

Give your child a foundation of excellence with our Early Childhood Program, where play-based learning fosters social-emotional growth and kindergarten readiness.  

Our Preschool program serves students 3 years old on or before October 1st.

Enroll in Preschool3-year olds


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Enroll in a Neighborhood School (Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade)

Cherry Creek School District’s neighborhood schools offer a strong sense of community while maintaining academic excellence.

Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade enrollment for the next school year is available starting the first Monday in February. Neighborhood school enrollment for families new to the district is always open. 

Our Pre-Kindergarten program serves students 4 years old on or before October 1st.

Enroll in Your Neighborhood SchoolPre-Kindergarten - 12th Grade


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Apply to School Choice Programs

The Cherry Creek School District offers both residents and non-residents the opportunity to apply for enrollment in any neighborhood school of their choice, regardless of where they live.

Applications are accepted from December 1 through May 31 of the current school year for consideration for the following school year.

Apply to School ChoiceKindergarten - 12th grade


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Apply to Alternative Schools

In addition to our excellent neighborhood schools, Cherry Creek Schools includes a magnet school, charter schools, an online school, and a homeschool program. Please contact the school directly for assistance with their application process.

Challenge School (Magnet, grades K-8)
Cherry Creek Academy Charter (grades K-8)
Heritage Heights Academy Charter (grades K-8)
Cherry Creek Elevation Online School (grades 6-12)
Cherry Creek Endeavor Academy (grades 9-12)
Cherry Creek Options Homeschool Program (grades K-12)

Get In Touch

720-554-4550
Admissions@cherrycreekschools.org

Main Office

Open Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

5416 S. Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015

Satellite Office

Open Tuesdays (closed Fall, Winter & Spring breaks)
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Closed 12:30-1:30 p.m. for lunch)

12600 E. Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012