Application Information
We are still accepting students for School Year 2023-2024. Your application will be accepted and seats are on a first come first serve basis. We will contact you as soon as a seat is available.
Apply to Manhattan Charter Schools online!
Alternatively, you can use a paper application in English, Español, and 中文 . Please find the applications in the languages you prefer. Adobe Reader is required to view the forms.
A paper application must be delivered with an original signature in one of four ways:
- By mail to one of the addresses listed here
- In person between 9 am-4 pm on school days. Click here for directions to each school.
- Via email to admissions@manhattancharterschool.org
- Via fax to (212) 533-2820 or (212) 964-3795
Manhattan Charter School 1
(212) 533-2743
100 Attorney Street, Room 112
New York, NY 10002
Manhattan Charter School 2
(212) 964-3792
220 Henry Street, Room 443
New York, NY 10002
Admission Information
Admission is by random lottery, with priority given in the following order:
- Siblings of students currently enrolled in MCS or MCS2.
- Students indicating that they speak a language other than English at home (if applying for Kindergarten), or are currently receiving English Language Learner services (if applying for grade 1-3).
- Students who live in Community School District 1. Find your district here.
- All other eligible students entering Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.
