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A tuition-free education
for every child.
Legends Public Charter School serves students in grades K-8 from across Prince George's County, Maryland.
There is no tuition. There are no entrance exams. Admission is through the Prince George's County Public Charter School lottery.
Kindergarten
Admissions
We enroll 60-80 kindergartners each year. Applications openNovember 2, 2026 through the PG County lottery system.
Kindergarten students must turn 5 years old by September 1 of the enrollment year.
Kindergarten Info →Grades 1-8
Admissions
We accept students into all grades K-8 based on availability. Most seats become available in kindergarten and 6th grade.
Current families are given priority for sibling enrollment.
Grades 1-8 Info →
How the Lottery Works
1. Application Period
Applications open November 2, 2026 and close February 5, 2027 at 5 PM. All applications submitted during this window are treated equally in the lottery. A PGCPS student ID is required and must be requested through SYNERGY ParentVUE at least 48 hours before the deadline.
2. Lottery Drawing
A computer-generated random lottery is held in early spring. Families are notified of their lottery number and waitlist status.
3. Acceptance & Enrollment
Families have two weeks to accept their seat. If they decline, the seat goes to the next family on the waitlist.
2027-28 lottery deadline
Applications close February 5, 2027 at 5 PM.
A PGCPS student ID is required and must be requested through SYNERGY ParentVUE at least 48 hours before the deadline. PGCPS lists February 3, 2027, 5 PM as the last time to request one, and ID requests are not available February 4 to 8, 2027.
Dates published by PGCPS; check their site for any extensions.
Schedule a Tour
See our classrooms in action. Meet our teachers. Ask questions. Tours are offered monthly.
Book a Tour →Updated August 2026