Families with children entering 3K, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Middle School in the fall of 2025, will be able to attend open houses and apply for public programs this fall and winter. Application deadlines for each grade have been published and Brooklyn Bridge Parents will host comprehensive school info sessions for families to understand the many options and the whole process.
Middle School
Current 5th graders (born in 2014) will be eligible to apply starting October 9, 2024. Learn more here.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Middle School Application Opens
- Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain Middle School
- Friday, December 13, 2024: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release
New this year, students and families will have increased access to middle school options, because they will now be able to apply to any middle school across the city. While schools will maintain their priority for their home zone and/or district, schools with available seats will now be able to accept out-of-district students.
Public talk about middle school 10/15/24
In our middle school info session with 10+ middle schools for parents with current 5th Graders, Brooklyn Bridge Parents presents an overview of the different middle school options in Brooklyn and beyond. Afterwards public, Charter and private schools shared their programs, academics, admissions and Open House dates. RSVP here for our upcoming virtual Middle School Info Session on October 15, 2024 at 7 pm.
Kindergarten (+ Kindergarten Gifted & Talented)
Children who are born in 2020 can apply starting December 10, 2024. Find out more here.
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Application Opens
- Friday, January 24, 2025: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T Offer Release
Public talk about elementary school on 11/13/24
In this info session for families considering Pre-K and Kindergarten in private, public and Charter schools in our neighborhood we cover everything you need to know about local zoned schools, un-zoned schools, Charter and private school options, application details and deadlines, waitlists, free universal Pre-K options, languages and dual language programs, Gifted and Talented programs and more. RSVP here for our upcoming virtual info session on November 13, 2024 at 7 pm.
3K & Pre-K
Children born in 2021 (pre-K) and 2022 (3-K) will be eligible to apply starting January 15th, 2025. Find out more about 3K here and UPK (Pre-K) here.
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 28, 2025: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 3-K Offer Release
Public talk about Pre-K & Kindergarten on 11/13/24
In this info session for families considering Pre-K and Kindergarten in private, public and Charter schools in our neighborhood we cover everything you need to know about local zoned schools, un-zoned schools, Charter and private school options, application details and deadlines, waitlists, free universal Pre-K options, languages and dual language programs, Gifted and Talented programs and more. RSVP here for our upcoming virtual info session on November 13, 2024 at 7 pm.
Public talk about preschool and 3K on 10/22/24
In this info session for families considering preschool, daycare and 3K for All in our neighborhoods we cover everything you need to know about local preschools and daycares, programs, application details and deadlines, waitlists, free 3K for All options, languages and more. RSVP here for our virtual Intro to Preschool and Daycare on October 22, 2024 at 7 pm.
