Applications are open for the 2022-2023 School Year. Uncommon Schools NYC is a network of 24 free public charter schools serving students in grades K-12 in Brooklyn. Families interested in applying for a Kindergarten through 8th Grade seat at one of our schools can complete the online application here.
From an award-winning curriculum and caring teachers, to a full K-12 experience, here are some reasons why families choose Uncommon NYC.
We love our students for who they are, and celebrate their brilliance.
Once you choose Uncommon NYC, your child can stick with us until they walk across the stage at high school graduation.
We offer students electives and extracurriculars to further explore their world and discover their passions.
There is no cost to apply to or attend an Uncommon school. You can apply for:
Uncommon Schools is also accepting applications for a small number of remaining openings in the current 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in immediate enrollment and would like to submit an application for the current 2021-22 school year please complete the 2021-22 application and contact the enrollment office at 718-363-5024 or enroll@uncommonschools.org. We will then add your child’s application to the waitlist for this current year.
Uncommon Schools NYC is open to all residents of New York City. Children entering Kindergarten must turn five on or before December 31 of their enrollment year. We are proud to serve all students – including those with special needs and English language learners. Our special education team ensures that students with special needs have the support, services, and accommodations they need to succeed.
Uncommon Schools operates 24 schools, serving grades K-12, in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Canarsie, Crown Heights, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, and Williamsburg.
