Non-Resident Transfers
Inter-District Transfer Permits are required for all students residing outside of Piedmont city limits*, who wish to attend a school in Piedmont Unified School District.
* California Education Code requires approval from your District of Residence if you wish to attend a public school district outside your district of residence, regardless if your child does not attend a district school.
See below for the process of applying if you live outside of Piedmont.
Inter-District Transfer Process
2025-2026 Update
Dear Parent/Guardian: Enrollment for the Piedmont Unified School District is currently full for the 2025-2026 school year, and we are no longer accepting applications for interdistrict transfers.
For the 2026-27 school year, interdistrict transfers begin March 1, 2026. Please note that we are unable to accept requests prior to that date.
2025-26 Inter-district Transfers
Enrollment for the Piedmont Unified School District is currently full, and we are no longer accepting applications for interdistrict transfers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Inter-District Transfer Priorities
Inter-District permit requests are approved based on space availability and the following priorities in BP/AR 5117:
1st Priority: Parents Constructing or Remodeling a Home in Piedmont
2nd Priority: Children of Piedmont Unified School District Employees
3rd Priority: Children of the City of Piedmont Government Employees
4th Priority: Children of the Piedmont Education Foundation (PEF) Director
5th Priority: Children Residing on Calvert Court and Oakland Parcels on Somerset Road, and on Approved Split Parcels with Oakland Parcel and Adjoining Minor Piedmont Parcel
6th Priority: GrandParent – Grandchild of an Individual(s) who lives within the boundaries of PUSD
7th Priority: All Other Applicants
Transfer FAQs
- When is the deadline to be notified of an approved IDT?
- How often do we need to renew the IDT?
- Is there a deadline?
- Do I need a release from my resident district?
- What documentation do I need to apply?
- What if my form is for the wrong school year or incomplete?
- Can I request a mid‑year transfer?
- What about specialized program verification?
- How will I be notified of receipt and final status?
- If a sibling is already enrolled in PUSD does that allow admission for a non‑resident sibling under an Inter‑District Transfer (IDT)?
When is the deadline to be notified of an approved IDT?
How often do we need to renew the IDT?
Is there a deadline?
Do I need a release from my resident district?
What documentation do I need to apply?
What if my form is for the wrong school year or incomplete?
Can I request a mid‑year transfer?
What about specialized program verification?
How will I be notified of receipt and final status?
If a sibling is already enrolled in PUSD does that allow admission for a non‑resident sibling under an Inter‑District Transfer (IDT)?
Intra-district Transfers
Intra-district transfers in Piedmont may take place between the three elementary schools, and also between the Piedmont High School and Millennium High School. At the elementary level, a Request Form for Intra-District Transfer is available from the school Principal’s office. The form should be completed and returned to the school principal’s office that serves the zone in which the student lives. For intra-district transfers at the high school level, please contact the site administrator.
A student may be assigned to a school or program if the student requires a legally mandated program or accommodation which is available at that school or program. A student may be assigned to a school or program for disciplinary reasons or for the protection of the health and safety of that student or other students or employees of the district.