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.
For admissions inquiries for the 2025-2026 school year, please email Maria Gonzalez (mgonzalez6@schools.nyc.gov).
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
Summer Rising 2026
- Application Opens – March 3
- Application Closes – March 27
- Offers Released – April 21
