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 2026-2027 school year for admission in the 2027-2028 school year.
*These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates here.
For admissions inquiries for the 2026-2027 school year, please email Maria Gonzalez (mgonzalez6@schools.nyc.gov)
ADMISSIONS TIMELINE
01
Middle School Admissions Timeline
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Middle School Application Opens
- Monday, November 2, 2026: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
- Friday, December 11, 2026: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 7, 2027: Middle School Offer Release
02
Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admissions
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 22, 2027: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 30, 2027: Kindergarten Offer Release
03
3-K and Pre-K Admissions
- Wednesday, January 13, 2027: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 26, 2027: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 11, 2027: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027: 3-K Offer Release