ADMISSIONS
KINDERGARTEN
Beginning in December, children born in 2021 can apply to kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Please refer to these key admission dates.
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Families interested in kindergarten tours should register on MySchools.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
Friday, January 23, 2026:
Kindergarten Application Closes
Tuesday, March 31, 2026:
Kindergarten Offer Release
How To Apply To Kindergarten
You can apply to kindergarten in one of three ways:
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MySchools, in ten languages
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Over the phone by calling 332-228-0312
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In person at a Family Welcome Center
Interpretation services are available in over 200 languages for the over-the-phone and in-person options.
For more information on NYC Kindergarten Admissions, please click here.
District 3
District 3 covers the West Side of Manhattan from 59th Street to 122nd Street. For District 3 contacts and more information, click here. To find your district, zoned school, and Community-Based Early Childhood Center, click here. For more information about District 3 schools, visit Inside Schools. We do encourage families outside of District 3 to apply but please note that applications, are prioritized in the following order: MSC Sibling Applications, District 3 Applications, and then outside district applications.
GRADES 1-5
If you have recently moved to District 3 or would like to transfer from a non-public school, please visit the District 3 Morningside Family Welcome Center, located at 123 Morningside Drive, Room 235.
At the Welcome Center, you may receive an Enrollment Assignment Form for vacancies in the district. Alternatively, you may email the District 3 Morningside Family Welcome Center at MorningsideFWC@schools.nyc.gov or call 332-228-0312.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
For students entering 6th Grade, who are eligible to participate in NYC Admissions Process, you can apply to us by visiting MySchools.
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If you have recently moved to District 3 or would like to transfer from a non-public school, please visit the District 3 Morningside Family Welcome Center, located at 123 Morningside Drive, Room 235. At the Welcome Center, you may receive an Enrollment Assignment Form for vacancies in the district. Alternatively, you may email the District 3 Morningside Family Welcome Center at MorningsideFWC@schools.nyc.gov or call 332-228-0312.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025:
MS Application Opens
Friday, December 12, 2025:
MS Application Closes
Wednesday, April 15, 2026:
MS Offer Release