Admissions & Enrollment
Enroll in NYC Public Schools
Need a School for Your Child Now?
Learn what to do on the New Students page and review the "How to Enroll" flyer for information on enrolling your child for the upcoming school year.
MySchools is an online directory of NYC public schools and programs, as well as an application system for families.
Create a MySchools account(Open external link) to explore schools, apply, join waitlists, and get your offer.
Fall 2026 Admissions Timeline*
Below are the application open, close, and offer release dates for each of the admissions processes. These dates are for students who are applying during the 2025-2026 school year for admission in the 2026-2027 school year.
*These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates here
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.
