Elementary Admissions Events 

Join us at a virtual event about waitlists on 7/13, 8/16, 8/24 and 8/29 for students entering kindergarten this fall! We’ll cover how to add yourself to waitlists, how waitlist offers are made, and what to do if you get a waitlist offer. For event dates, times and more details, visit our Elementary Admissions Events page.

Missed the kindergarten application? You can still participate!

If your child was born in 2017 and lives in New York City, you can add them to schools' waitlists today. Here's how:

• Create a MySchools(Open external link) account––watch this video to learn how(Open external link).
• Log in to explore kindergarten options and learn if you have a zoned elementary school; most NYC kindergarteners attend their zoned school. You can also find your zoned school by calling 311.
• Add your child to schools' waitlists––this video walks you through the process(Open external link).
• If a school can make you a waitlist offer, they will contact you directly.

There is a kindergarten seat for every five-year-old in New York City.

Questions? 

We’re here to help! Call us at 718-935-2009, get support from a Family Welcome Center, or email us at ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.