Middle School Admissions Updates

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The updated Fall 2025 Middle School Admissions Timeline: 

• October 15, 2024: Middle School Application Opens (after school hours)

• November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests

• December 20, 2024: Middle School Application Closes

• April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release 

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Changes to Fall 2025 Admissions

• Families can now list any New York City public middle school on their application!  

  • Zoned schools will continue to prioritize zoned students for seats.

  • Most programs will also have a district priority, which means that seats will first be filled by students and residents of the district.

  • If seats remain, students and residents from other districts will be considered.

• A strong middle school application: 

  • Includes programs in the district(s) where your child lives or goes to school.  

  • Includes some programs with an average level of demand (1-2 applicants per seat)