
Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is Open
We're so excited that you have chosen Rio Rancho Public Schools for your kindergarten-aged child. Kindergarten is an exciting time for our young students and we know that we'll enjoy having them in our classrooms so we can ignite their potential.
Online Registration:
To register your kindergartener with Rio Rancho Public Schools, you'll need to register your child as either a New Student or a Returning Student. If your child attended Shining Stars Preschool, you will register them as a Returning Student. If your child has never attended a Rio Rancho Public School, then you will register them as a New Student.
Click here to register a New Student
Click here to register a Returning Student
During the registration process, you'll be required to upload all required documentation.
Learn more about Required Registration Documentation
Find Registration Forms
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is my child old enough for kindergarten? Under state law, children enrolling for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 School Year must reach their 5th birthday by 12:01 a.m. on September 1, 2025.
Is Kindergarten a half-day or full-day program? All RRPS schools have full-day kindergarten programs.
Can I register my child for Shining Stars Preschool with this process? No. Shining Stars Preschool has a separate lottery based admissions and registration process.
Kindergarten Round-Ups:
Please upload all documents online when doing your child's online registration.
Kindergarten Round-Up gives parents of Kindergartners a special time to visit the school and complete enrollment. Not able to attend? You may come to the school during regular office hours after Kindergarten Round-Up.
Contact Your Child's School:
Cielo Azul Elementary School |
Colinas Del Norte Elementary School |
Enchanted Hills Elementary School |
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School |
Joe Harris Elementary School |
Maggie M. Cordova Elementary School |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School |
Puesta del Sol Elementary School |
Rio Rancho Elementary School |
Sandia Vista Elementary School |
Vista Grande Elementary School |