GoCPS is the platform that allows families to apply to nearly every CPS school and program using one site, one application, and one deadline. We believe that all of Chicago’s children and their families deserve access to quality education options that meet their needs and interests, including neighborhood schools, which every child is always eligible to attend. This is central to our mission of preparing our school children for success in college, career, and civic life. CPS offers a wide variety of school and program options for students attending high school, elementary, and preschool. GoCPS is the central hub for learning, searching, exploring, applying and being selected to them.
Resources
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CPS Residency & Address Changes
Our office receives many questions related to residency and what happens if a family or student moves to another address during or after the GoCPS application process.
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CPS Tiers
Some GoCPS programs use tiers in the selection process. Every address in the city of Chicago is assigned a tier from 1-4. Tiers are assigned based on the latest Census data.
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Search Tips
There are a number of factors for families to consider when choosing the best CPS school for their student. Using GoCPS, families can search and apply for a variety of academic programs at schools across the city. The first stop is to explore and compare programs using the School Search Tool.
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Glossary
Find definitions to terms related to the GoCPS application and selection process.
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High School Materials
Find supplemental information on last year’s cutoff scores, rubrics, tiers and more.
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Elementary Materials
Find supplemental information on cutoff scores, rubrics, tiers and more on our materials page.
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Participating Schools
GoCPS allows users to directly apply to nearly all CPS high schools and elementary schools, as well as district operated Pre-K programs on the site. Other schools that do not participate in GoCPS require applications that are submitted through separate processes.
