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MySchools is both an online directory of NYC public schools and a personalized application for your child. You can explore NYC public schools, find choices for your kindergarten application, and apply-all in one place. Submit your child's kindergarten application today!
All NYC children born in 2020 will begin kindergarten in September 2025 and are guaranteed a kindergarten seat at a public school.
Visit schools! Check our MySchools events page or contact schools directly to learn if they will be hosting any events.
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Welcome to Kindergarten Admissions!
This year, children born in 2020 are eligible to apply to kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. The elementary school admissions team is here to support you through the process.
Here are some key dates you should be aware of as you move through the process:
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Tuesday, December 10th, 2024: Kindergarten Application Opens
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Friday, January 24, 2025: Kindergarten Application Closes
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Kindergarten Offer Release
These dates are subject to change.
Any changes will be announced and communicated to families.
Although the application is not open yet, here is what you can do right now to get started:
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Set up your MySchools account at MySchools.nyc. No code or ID necessary, just your email address.If you already have a MySchools account, be sure to log in and review your child’s profile information. If you do not see your child on your dashboard, please create a new profile for them by clicking “Add a child”.
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Use the MySchools directory to start exploring schools and programs.
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Visit schools! Check our MySchools events page or contact schools directly to learn if they will be hosting virtual or in-person events. You can also visit a schools’ website to learn more; each school’s website is listed on its MySchools page. Visiting schools online or in person is a great way to imagine what it’s like to go there.
All NYC families with children born in 2020 are encouraged to apply including students learning English, students with disabilities, and students in temporary housing. Submitting an application will not impact your application to a non-DOE program like charter or parochial school. Every child is guaranteed a kindergarten seat in a NYC Public School.
Want to learn more? Visit our kindergarten admissions website and watch our video playlist, featuring several MySchools tutorials. Still have questions? Call us at 718-935-2009 or visit your local Family Welcome Center.
