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
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. Jill, 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.
Middle School Waitlists
NEW! Waiting Lists
There are no longer any appeals in the application process.
Instead, your child will be placed on the waiting list for any school ranked higher on their application than the one they received.
Click below for more information about Middle School Wait lists:
ADMISIONES A LA ESCUELA INTERMEDIA: escuelas intermedias donde aparece en lista de espera
Important Dates
The 2021-2022 application schedule has not been announced.
Please check back!
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