City Tests
These are optional tests that families can request for entrance into programs or schools that offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Test | Date |
| Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | The SHSAT will be held in late October. Make-up dates will be held in November. |
| Gifted and Talented (G&T) | January |
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
Test | Date |
| New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) | This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school. |
| New York State Regents | Regents will be administered in January, June, and August. |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | Spring |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) | March |
| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April–May |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math | Early May |
| New York State Grades 4 and 8 Science | Late May |
| New York State Science (written) | June |
| Tests for World Languages | June |
National Tests for College Admissions
These are tests offered to students nationwide. New York City schools administer these tests during the school day.
Test | Date |
| SAT/PSAT School Day | March |
| PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | October |