Admission

Step 1: Go to: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/account/log-in/

Step 2: Create an account if you  do not have one

1. Choose up to 12 kindergarten programs that you’d like your child to attend.
2. Add these programs to their kindergarten application.
3. Order these school choices in the application in your order of preference, with your favorite school at the top as #1. 

Your child will get an offer to your highest possible choice considering the factors discussed in the “Learn How Students Get Offers” section above.

Please note:

• Some elementary schools also offer Dual Language program or programs. To apply to a Dual Language program, add it to your child’s application. 
• If you’d like your child to attend your zoned school, be sure to add it to your application; however, you don’t have to place it as your first choice. 
• Submit only one application per child. 

You can submit your kindergarten application one of three ways:

• Online with MySchools(Open external link) in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Korean, or French. We’ll let you know when the application opens and you can apply online!
• By phone at 718-935-2009. If you are applying by phone, interpretation services are available in more than 200 languages.
• By visiting a Family Welcome Center. To learn more, please visit our Family Welcome Center webpage.

Kindergarten admissions is not first come, first served—all applications submitted online, by phone, or in person by the deadline will be treated the same based on admissions priorities.

School Code is 31R084