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Admissions Information

Lottery Application Period

The lottery application for the 2026-2027 school year will open on January 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST through February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. 

The lottery will be held on February 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST. Notification of lottery results will be within three (3) business days following the lottery date (March 4, 2026). 

The acceptance deadline is 5:00 PM CST on the third (3rd) business day following the date of notification of lottery results. 

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Lottery Application Instructions

The lottery is a two-step process to apply:

  1. Click Apply Now and register your child in Lotterease. You will receive a confirmation email with the next steps once the application is submitted. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM or JUNK folder.
  2. In the email titled "Update Regarding Lottery at Seaside School," there will be a link to a Google Form for supplemental information. You must fill out and complete the form and upload supporting documents before the close of the lottery on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. 

The following documents will be required to complete the form:

  1. Parent ID (This may be a valid driver’s license/ID card, military ID with picture, or U.S.-issued passport with picture for identification purposes.)
  2. Report Card (This must be the most recent report card with the current address.)
  3. 2 Proofs of Residency (The address on the items submitted must match the address used in your child’s application, and you may not submit the same document twice.)

You can submit (2) documents from box A or (1) from A with (1) from B

Proof of Residency (A)

  • Florida Driver’s Licence
  • Florida Voter’s Registration Card
  • Residential Mortgage
  • Residential Lease
  • Homestead Exemption
  • Declaration of Domicile
  • Walton County School Report Card

Proof of Residency (B)

  • Current Utility Bill
  • Bank Statement
  • Credit Card Statement
  • Insurance Policy or Statement
  • Vehicle Registration

 

Students enrolling in 9th-12th grade will need to have the following documents to submit:

  • Current Transcript (showing an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above)

Students enrolling in 11th or 12th grade will need to have the following documents to submit:

*Proof of residency must be from the approved list on Page 8 of the updated Admissions Policy.

For more information, please email lotteryinfo@seasideschools.net. 

Five Reasons to Enroll at the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ 

  1. 30 Years of Excellence and Proven Results
    For three decades, the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ has delivered consistent academic excellence. We are the highest performing school in the area and our students’ scores rank in the Top 2% of all  Florida public schools. Students graduate prepared, and move confidently into college, careers, and leadership opportunities.
     
  2. Exceptional, Highly Qualified Educators
    Students learn from experienced, credentialed, relationship-driven teachers who know them well, hold high expectations, and support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally.
     
  3. Personalized Support in a Safe, Close-Knit Community
    Small cohorts, daily tutoring, individualized academic and college planning, and strong student-adult relationships ensure every student is known, supported, and challenged at every stage of development.
     
  4. Education Beyond Textbooks
    Students grow through leadership, athletics, arts, theatre, debate, STEM, mentorship, service learning, and dozens of clubs and sports—building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of purpose.
     
  5. A Smarter Path to College and the Future
    Through dual enrollment at Northwest Florida State College, students can earn up to 60 tuition-free college credits, often completing an Associate’s Degree and saving families an average of $30,000. Students also gain industry certifications, the Florida Seal of Biliteracy, and durable life skills—critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving—preparing them for any path they choose.

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2026-2027 Enrollment Planning Information

The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 5–12.

Admission is completed through an annual lottery.

Lottery applications open January 9 and close February 13 (5:00 pm CT).

Projected student enrollment per grade level for the 2026-2027 school year is as follows:

5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
48 48 48 48 144 140 120 90


Projected openings per grade level for the 2026-2027 school year:

5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH
16 0 0 0 100 20 50 10

 

*Based on preferences and returning students. In 6th through the 8th grade it is recommended that only siblings apply for enrollment based on limited seating space.

 

The SEASIDE SCHOOL™ admission policy provides enrollment preferences in the following order:

  1. The Seaside School, Inc. Employee Children
  2. The Seaside School, Inc. Board Member Children
  3. Siblings of Currently Enrolled Students
  4. Residents of Walton County

*Special Enrollment Note: All students living in Walton County are first to enroll. Any out-of-county students who apply will be placed at the end of the waitlist and offered entry when no other Walton County residents are on the waiting list.