APPLICATION INFORMATION 

Our magnet program welcomes students eager to explore and enhance their skills in
​Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Admission Timeline

For 2025-2026 Applicants*
PRIORITY APPLICATION PERIOD (Sept. 30 - Dec. 2, 2024)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - DECEMBER 2, 2024 
During this time frame, applications are accepted for the 2025-2026 school year.
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JANUARY 2025
Acceptance letters are mailed by the
EBR Office of Magnet Programs.

MARCH 2025
Registration for assigned applicants.
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EXTENDED APPLICATION PERIODS
Did you miss the priority application period?  Extended application periods are offered.  Seats will be filled on an as available basis.  

​*Timeline dates subject to change*

Admission FAQs

What is the cut off birthdate for entering kindergarten? Students must be 5 years old by September 30th of the year they enter kindergarten.

Can new students be accepted in the middle of the school year? According to EBR district policy, Villa del Rey may not enroll any magnet students after the 10th day of the school year.

What is the annual tuition rate? Zero!  Villa del Rey is a public magnet school within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Tuition is not charged for students who attend.

Is transportation available for Villa del Rey students? Yes! Bus transportation is available for all students enrolled at Villa del Rey.

​Was your question not answered here? Check the FAQs from EBR Magnet: EBR Magnet FAQs
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9765 Cuyhanga Parkway
​Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(p) 225.924.1606 
(f) 225.926.6806
​​[email protected]
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis ([email protected]), Director of Risk Management – phone (225) 929-8705.  The Section 504 Coordinator is  Elizabeth Taylor Chapman ([email protected]),  Director of Exceptional Student Services – phone (225) 929-8600.