Middle School Choice

Middle School Choice

 

What's Your Choice?

 

If you are in 5th grade, it's time to start thinking about middle school!

It can seem a bit overwhelming - but the best place to begin is at the beginning. 

 

Step 1.  Explore the different schools in the area. 

Step 2.  Visit the websites of the schools you are interested in visiting for information about virtual tours and open houses.

Step 3.  Visit the schools!  Take a Virtual Tour!  Invite your parents!  Invite your children! 

Step 4.  Make a list of the schools you would like to attend.

Middle School Directory

Explore your choices with

The Middle School Directory

Important Dates

Wednesday, October 15

Middle School Application Opens

Monday, November 3

Deadline to Register to Test for Mark Twain I.S. 239

Friday, December 12

Middle School Application Deadline

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Middle School Offers Available

 

myschools.nyc

 Create an account at myschools.nyc to apply for middle schools online.

 

A letter will be sent home with your child's Account Creation Code.  Please see Ms. Ummeh, Parent Coordinator, if you need help opening an account.

NYC Schools Account

Create an account at schoolsaccount.nyc to view your children's grades & test scores.

 

Please see Ms. Ummeh, Parent Coordinator, if you need help opening your account.

Keep Calm and Do Your Research

School

In-Person Tour Dates

Virtual

  Registration and links to virtual tours

  

IS 223

The Montauk
 
      

MS 136

Charles O Dewey
October 17, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
October 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
November 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
November 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am
December 4, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
   https://ms136brooklyn.com/  
MS 51
In-person Open House:
Saturday, November 8
10:00 am or 11:30 am
You must register for tours.
Virtual Open House:
Saturday, November 15
10:00 am
You must register for tours.
 Registration link for MS 51 Open House  
MS 839
November 3, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
November 15, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
November 15, 2025 Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
November 15, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
November 15, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
   Link to Register for MS 839 Tours  

MS 676

Harbor School 
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 9:00 am
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm
Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 9:00 am
November 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm

 

 Link to Register for MS 676 Tours  

MS 88

The Park Slope Education Complex
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Time: 9:15 am
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 Time: 9:15 am
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 Time: 9:15 am
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 Time: 9:15 am
   Link to Register for MS 88 Tours  

MS 442

School for Innovation

        

MS 443

New Voices

        

MS 447

The Math and Science Exploratory School
In-person Open House:
Saturday, October 25
10:00 am and 11:30 am
Tuesday, November 18
4:00 pm
Virtual Open House:
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 pm

To join virtually:

https://shorturl.at/jYnwq

Passcode: 934324

  

MS 464

Park Slope Collegiate
 
 

 

  

MS 497

The Boerum Hill School of International Studies
 
 

 

  

 

District 15 Middle School Websites

A Few Other Choices

How To Create a MySchools Account

How to Create a MySchools Account from NYC Public Schools on Vimeo.

MySchools Tutorial

MySchools Tutorial: How to Apply to Middle or High School from NYC Public Schools on Vimeo.

How Students Get Offers

How Students Get Offers to New York City Public Schools from NYC Public Schools on Vimeo.