Admissions

Enroll Grade by Grade

Happening Now

• Set up your MySchools(Open external link) account: With MySchools, you can explore your child's school options, apply during application periods, and get offer information for next year—all in one place. 
• 3-K results for children born in 2018 were released in June.
• Pre-K offers for children born in 2017 were released in May.
• Kindergarten offers for children born in 2016 were released in April. As of July 13, G&T results for children of this age are also available.
• Middle school offers were released in early May. 
• High school offers were released in mid-May; testing Specialized High School results were also shared in late April.
• Waitlists for 3-K, pre-K, and kindergarten will stay open throughout the summer. Middle and high school waitlists closed on August 13.

How to Apply: Grade by Grade

Click or tap on the links below to learn more about each admissions process. 

New to NYC and need a school for the fall? Visit our New Students page to learn what to do.

• EarlyLearn

  Free or low-cost child care and education provided through the DOE for children from 6 weeks to 2 years old. If you qualify, your child can begin a program any time during the year.

• Head Start

  Safe, positive learning environments for children ages 3-4 to learn, to play, and build the skills that get them ready for kindergarten and beyond.

• 3-K

  Apply to free, full-day 3-K programs the year your child turns 3.

• Pre-K

  Apply to pre-K programs the year your child turns 4. There is a pre-K seat for every 4-year-old NYC resident.

• Kindergarten

  Your child will enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. Apply even if your child is a current pre-K student.

• Gifted and Talented

  Families with children entering kindergarten this fall can participate.

• Middle School

  Apply during your child’s 5th grade year (or 6th grade for students in K-6 schools).

• High School

  Apply during your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year.

• Specialized High Schools

  During your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year, register to audition and/or test to apply to the Specialized High Schools.

• Diversity in Admissions

  Schools across New York City were invited to participate in a pilot initiative to increase diversity within their schools. Learn about the participating schools and initiatives for each grade level.

• How Students Get Offers to DOE Public Schools

  Learn about the factors that match students with NYC public schools, including how randomly assigned numbers are used in admissions.