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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.
High School Admissions
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens
- Friday, October 31, 2025: SHSAT Registration Closes
- Wednesday, December 3, 2025: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
- Thursday, March 5, 2026: High School Offer Release
Middle School Admissions Timeline
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
- Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
- Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admissions
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Kindergarten Offer Release
3-K and Pre-K Admissions
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 27, 2026: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K Offer Release
Gifted & Talented (G&T) Grade 1-4 Admissions
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Opens
- Friday, May 8, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Application Closes
- Thursday, June 11, 2026: G&T Upper Grade Offer Release
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HOW TO APPLY: Grade by Grade
Click or tap on the links below to learn more about each admissions process.
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Learn about eligibilty for Infant and Toddler programming. These programs provide free or low-cost child care and education for children from 6 weeks to 2 years old. If you qualify, your child can begin a program any time during the year.
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For qualifying families: Head Start provides safe, positive learning environments for children ages 3-4 to learn, to play, and get ready for kindergarten and beyond. Early Head Start provides child care for children 0-2 years old. Contact programs directly to apply.
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Apply to free, full-day 3-K programs the year your child turns 3.
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Apply to pre-K programs the year your child turns 4.
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Your child will enter kindergarten in the calendar year they turn 5. Apply even if your child is a current pre-K student.
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Eligible children entering kindergarten (in the calendar year they turn 5), grade 1, grade 2, grade 3 or grade 4 can participate in G&T admissions.
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Apply during your child’s 5th grade year (or 6th grade for students in K-6 schools).
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Apply during your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year.
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During your child's 8th or (first-time) 9th grade year, register to audition and/or test to apply to the Specialized High Schools.
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