Families with children entering 3K, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Middle School in the fall of 2026 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 2015) will be eligible to apply starting October 15, 2025. Learn more here.
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
- Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239
- Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
Public talk about middle school 10/27/25
In our annual middle school info session with 10 middle schools for parents with current 5th Graders, Brooklyn Bridge Parents presented 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. Watch the recording here.
Kindergarten
Children who are born in 2021 can apply starting December 9, 2025. Find out more here.
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Kindergarten Offer Release
Public talk about elementary school 11/12/25
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 and more. Download the recording here.
3K & Pre-K
Children born in 2022 (pre-K) and 2023 (3-K) will be eligible to apply starting January 14, 2026. Find out more about 3K here and UPK (Pre-K) here.
- 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
Public talk about preschool and 3K 11/17/25
In these info sessions 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 upcoming virtual info session “Intro to Preschool, Daycare and 3K for All” on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 pm.
