[header] How to register a child for school [title] Figure out which school district your child is zoned for. [step] Children attending public school are assigned to different school districts depending on where they live. To find out which district your child is zoned for, put in a call to your city's student assignment office. 
[substeps] You can also take a look at a district boundaries map or use a school zone locator tool online to find out where to enroll your child. By law, your child is required to go to the school designated by their district.