The Compass School is a public charter school open to all Rhode Island residents. Enrollment is conducted through a random lottery process, in accordance with our charter. Any applicant not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list, which does not roll over from year to year. Applications are submitted electronically via EnrollRI, a centralized platform for charter school applications.

EnrollRI Common Application

The Compass School participates in EnrollRI, a Common Application designed to ensure that access to Rhode Island charter schools is easy, safe, and accessible for all families. Charter school enrollment is nonselective and determined through a random lottery process.

• 2026-27 Application Timeline

  • Application Launch: November 18, 2025

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM

  • Charter School Lottery: April 1, 2026

For more details about the application process, visit EnrollRI.org/charter.

You can also use the Family Information Tool (FIT) to find schools that align with your family's needs, including performance, accessibility, and program offerings. After identifying the schools that interest you, use the EnrollRI Common Application to apply to eligible charter schools. Schools participating in EnrollRI will conduct their lotteries on April 1, 2026, and communicate enrollment status shortly thereafter.

Open House

Due to the historic Blizzard of 2026, our Open House originally scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, has been cancelled.

Please refer back to this page for information on how to access our Virtual Open House which will be posted on this page soon (TBD).

All accepted students (K–8) and their families will be invited to a Spring Accepted Families Program to welcome them to The Compass School community.