Year-round college and career readiness program with STEAM electives, SAT prep, mentoring, and paid internships.

National STEM competition where K–12 students design future technology.

Math enrichment program with tutoring for eligible students.

Interactive STEM programs led by scientists and educators.

Free creative writing workshops and private sessions for youth from low-income families.

How we evaluate schools Our school reviews are based on both quantitative and qualitative information. For each school, we analyze the schools stats we publish from the Department of Education,...

If your child didn't get the kindergarten spot you asked for, try to stay calm. Waitlists at schools move over the spring and summer. We have seen it happen year after year. Children get offers on...

PLEASE REGISTER HERE Free Metro Cards, Breakfast, Lunch, and Childcare Saturday, February 8, 2025 (9:30AM-1:30PM) Lower Manhattan, New York City Workshop Details 9:30AM - 10:15AM ...

The Basics Who? - NYC children born in 2022 can apply for 3-K and those born in 2021 can apply for Pre-K, for school starting in September 2025. When? - Apply between January 15 and February 28,...

Kindergarten Applications! Let’s go over the basics: Who: NYC children born in 2020 are guaranteed a spot for Fall 2025 When: December 10, 2024 through January 24, 2025 How it works: Apply to...

The following is a paid message from Kenny Tan Test Prep. Parents know that getting their child into their high school of choice can be an uphill climb. Helping them receive an offer from one of...

Thank you to all who attended our event! View the recording of the webinar on InsideSchool's YouTube channel Details: The launch of NYC Reads, DOE's new literacy program based around the...

The following is a sponsored message from Family Life Academy Charter Schools. Your Child’s Journey Begins Here. Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS) are K-12 free public charter schools...

New York City is one of the most segregated school systems in the country, but some schools buck the trend and enroll a mix of children of different races and income levels. How do they do it? And...

Shanieka, mother of 1 (PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School) “My son has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism, so partnering with the school, being a parent advocate so he can...

Thank you to all who joined us for our webinar, NYC 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Explained, presented on December 14, 2022. Videos of the event are now available for viewing in English and...

For parents and caregivers, finding an affirming school for your LGBTQ+ child can be overwhelming. NYC public schools have policies protecting LGBTQ+ students, families and educators. Here are...

According to city regulations, your child may change schools if you move, or if there are significant safety or medical issues at your current school. An elementary school child may apply for a...

The conventional wisdom is that most elementary school children in New York City attend their zoned neighborhood schools and that the city’s high levels of school segregation merely reflect...

As a part of the Center for NYC Affairs at The New School, InsideSchools combines practical information for parents and cutting-edge policy research. Past research projects include a look at...

Buy the 4th edition of New York City's Best Public Pre-K and Elementary Schools by Clara Hemphill and Lydie Raschka, with Pamela Wheaton, Laura Zingmond and the InsideSchools staff here. All-new...

“Gifted and Talented” explained Your child will most likely attend their zoned neighborhood elementary school. It's close to your home and you are guaranteed a spot (almost always). However, New...

The City can do much more to foster economic integration of elementary schools than the small scale efforts it has made to date. Based on our visits to 150 schools across the city over the past two...

It's a good idea to visit a school before you enroll your child. Here are tips from Insideschools.org on what parents should look for when choosing an elementary school:

Download and print our brochure or this handy checklist below to take with you on your tours. Both will help you evaluate and compare elementary schools with the eyes of an InsideSchools expert!