“Need help with enrolling your child in New York City public schools?” That is a common question heard near the Admissions Center.
The Admissions Center serves New York City families year-round. It provides support with enrollment and admissions. You can get assistance enrolling your child in New York City public schools here. The Admissions Center also helps with transferring your child to another public school.
Applying for 3-K Pre-K Kindergarten Middle and High School is easier with the Admissions Center. Remember that the Family Welcome Centers are closed on certain dates. These dates include January 20th February 17th and 21st. They also include March 31st April 14th and 18th. May 26th June 5th and 19th are further closure dates.
Most elementary and middle school students can enroll directly at their zoned school. You do not have to visit a Family Welcome Center. You can find your zoned school online. Visit schoolsearch.schools.nyc and enter your address. Choose your child’s grade level. Select the borough where you live. Then click the Search button. Look for zoned schools under “Current Zoned Schools.”
To make an appointment at the Admissions Center email your local Family Welcome Center. You can also call if sending an email is not possible.
When you email include your child’s full name. Also provide the date of birth and student ID number if available. A brief summary of your needs is also needed.
The operating hours are Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM. On Friday the hours are 8 AM to 3 PM. Appointments may be in person by phone or virtually.
Learn what to bring when you enroll your child in school. The Admissions Center can help you with the registration checklist.
Whitney is Admit NY’s founder. She is a leading middle and high school admissions consultant. Whitney graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania. She earned a B.A. in Urban Studies with a concentration in Urban Education.
She received her Master’s in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. Whitney is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She also is a member of the Small Boarding School Association. Whitney uses her expertise to facilitate the school admissions process. She ensures each child gains admission to their best fit private or public schools.
Taryn grew up in New York City. She attended elite public schools. These include The Lab School and LaGuardia High School of Music & Arts and Performing Arts. She received a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from Tulane University. She then received an M.P.P. from Georgetown University.
Emily grew up in Philadelphia. She attended a local private Friends school before matriculating to Choate Rosemary Hall. She received a B.A. in psychology from Boston University. She then moved to London where she taught nursery and pre-kindergarten.
Stacy grew up in New York City. She attended The Dalton School. She then attended Syracuse University where she received a B.S. in Communications and Rhetorical Studies.
Kate grew up outside of Boston Massachusetts. She attended the Noble and Greenough School. Her experience at Nobles inspired her to pursue a 20+ year career in independent school education.
Rachel grew up in Connecticut. She attended Choate Rosemary Hall as a day student. She received a B.A. in Psychology from Hamilton College.
Soeurette grew up in the New York City area. She attended both top independent and public schools. She received a B.A. in History from St. Lawrence University.
Natalie Crandall has 17 years experience as a teacher coach and education leader. She earned a B.A. in English and Communications from Tulane University.
Katie Miller has been advocating for parents and children in public school education for the last 13 years. She is an expert on navigating the complex New York City public school admissions process.