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For Families

What Are Public Charter Schools?

Charter schools are committed to helping students achieve and setting them on the path to college and a career.
It's Easy to Apply!

Families can submit an application to each charter school they are interested in having their child attend. They can also fill out our free Common Online Charter School Application and apply to multiple participating schools at once.

If there are more applicants than seats available, applicants enter a random admissions lottery. Names that are not drawn in the lottery will be placed on a wait list.

Tips for Applying  MLL Family Tips

Inside NYC Charter Schools

  • Alum Spotlight: Lamont Sadler of Uncommon

    Alum Spotlight: Lamont Sadler of Uncommon

  • Alum Spotlight: Elisa Castillo of MESA

    Alum Spotlight: Elisa Castillo of MESA

  • Alum Spotlight: Eyana Walker of Achievement First

    Alum Spotlight: Eyana Walker of Achievement First

  • Learn from Charter Leaders

    Learn from Charter Leaders