* Open enrollment: Some districts allow students from outside their boundaries to attend, often with certain restrictions or waiting lists.
* School choice programs: Many areas offer school choice programs, where parents can select a school outside their assigned district, sometimes based on lottery or other criteria.
* Charter schools: Charter schools are publicly funded but independently run, and often draw students from multiple districts.
* Private schools: Private schools are not bound by district boundaries.
* Magnet schools: These specialized public schools often draw students from a wider area than a typical neighborhood school.
* Home schooling: This allows parents to educate their children outside the public school system entirely.
However, attending a school outside your resident district usually involves some process, potentially including transportation arrangements and application procedures. The availability of these options varies greatly depending on location and specific state/local laws.