Middle School Choice
Middle School 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.
School |
In-Person Tour Dates |
Virtual |
Registration and links to virtual tours |
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IS 223 The Montauk |
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MS 136 Charles O Dewey |
October 17, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 amOctober 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 amNovember 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 amNovember 15, 2025 Time: 9:00 am-10:00 amDecember 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.
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Virtual Open House:
Saturday, November 15
10:00 am
You must register for tours.
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Registration link for MS 51 Open House | |
MS 839 | ||||
MS 676 Harbor School |
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MS 88 The Park Slope Education Complex |
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MS 442 School for Innovation |
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MS 443 New Voices |
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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
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Virtual Open House:
Wednesday, November 12
6:30 pm
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To join virtually: Passcode: 934324 |
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MS 464 Park Slope Collegiate |
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MS 497 The Boerum Hill School of International Studies |
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District 15 Middle School Websites
A Few Other Choices
- JHS 223 - Montauk
- JHS 62 - Ditmas
- JHS 220 - Pershing
- PS/IS 192 - Math & Science Inquiry
- IS 187 - Christa McAuliffe
- JHS 259 - McKinley
- IS 201 - Dyker Heights
- IS 180 - SEEALL Academy
- IS 239 - Mark Twain
- Brooklyn School of Inquiry
- Nest + M
- I.C.E.
- BUGS - Brooklyn Urban Garden School
- Brooklyn Prospect Charter School