Elementary Schools

Elementary School Admissions

Welcome to Elementary School Admissions!
Elementary school is an exciting time in the life of a New York City public school student. With more than 575 elementary schools and 140 K-8th grade schools in the five boroughs, New York City has more elementary schools than any other school district in the country.

Kindergarten Quick Facts

Kindergarten is a major step in helping young children transition from home to the school environment. Through creative play, social interaction and academic lessons, children learn basic academic and social skills.
To find your zoned elementary school, visit our School & Zone Finder page or call 311.
For more information about schools you are interested in for your child, please contact the schools directly.

In order to attend a New York City public school kindergarten, the child must turn five years old by December 31 of the year he or she will enroll.

Elementary School Registration
In order to enroll a child in a public elementary school, the family must register the child in person at the school site. During the registration process, families must show two (2) documents for proof of residence and one (1) document to confirm the child’s date of birth. Please see our Required Documents List for additional information.

Gifted & Talented Admissions
For information about eligibility and admission to Gifted and Talented programs for elementary school students, please visit the Gifted and Talented page.

New to NYC Public Schools
Please visit our New Students page if you are interested in elementary school enrollment for a child who is new to New York City or new to public school.

Special Education Services
A key goal of the New York City Department of Education is the achievement of high levels of performance for all students, including those with disabilities. Elementary schools offer an array of special education supports and services to support students with disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate so that they may be educated alongside their non-disabled peers. These supports provide access to the general education curriculum in order to more closely address students’ needs in an elementary school environment. To view more information, please visit the Special Education page.

Key Dates
Visit our Calendar and Events page to find out about upcoming elementary school enrollment events and deadlines.

Contact Information
If you'd like to get e-mail updates about enrollment events and admissions processes, click here.
Email: ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov
Phone: 212-374-4948
If you have borough-specific questions about student enrollment, please contact your local Borough Enrollment Office.

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