Middle school application are now open for students in 5th Grade and will close on December 8, 2023. Families with children born in 2013 no matter what school they attend for elementary school can apply for public middle schools here. It is not a first come first service, just fill out the application within the time frame. You can find out about district-wide, borough-wide and city-wide programs here and will be able to add up to 12 programs on your application. Middle school applicants with siblings currently in sixth or seventh grade have priority to attend their sibling’s school. Students will receive offers on April 3, 2024. You can register for upcoming open houses in each school’s listing here.
District 13 and District 15 only feature unscreened middle schools with a set-aside for low income students at each school. If there are more applicants than seats, seats are assigned via lottery.
The Boerum Hill School for International Studies in Cobble that offers French for beginners, advanced French, Spanish for beginners and Arabic for beginners is a Borough-wide program that takes students from all Districts in Brooklyn. Find out more here.
The Harbor Middle School located in Red Hook offers an integrated project-based learning experience for students in Grades 6 and up as of Fall 2022. The school has launched a STEAM- and Maritime-focused curriculum with hands-on learning in NYC’s first harbor middle school. Students study marine biology, weather and climate, maritime history, maps and geography, gardening and much more. The school is located in District 15 but it has open spots for in- and out-of-district students. Email the parent coordinator Miss Hueston for more information [email protected] and find out more how to enroll your child here.
Mark Twain school for Gifted & Talented is a citywide program with admissions screens. Friday, November 10, 2023: Deadline to register to test for the Creative Writing, Computer/Math, Science and Athletics Talents. Find out more here.
Nest+m school for Gifted & Talented is a citywide screened program for Middle Grades.All screened middle school programs will admit students with the highest final core 4th grade GPAs (Core classes- ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies). Find out more here.
Free virtual middle school info session with public, charter and private schools 11/6
In this online middle school info session for all parents with current 5th Graders, Brooklyn Bridge Parents will present an overview of the different middle school options in Brooklyn and beyond including public, Charter and private schools. Afterwards, public, charter and independent middle schools will present their programs, academics, languages, overall school experience, admissions details, and more. Zoom link will be sent out 60 minutes in advance and a recording of the event will be shared with ticket holders afterwards. The free event will take place via Zoom on Monday, November 6 at 7 pm. RSVP here.
