Admissions

Open House Information for 2025-2026

We strongly recommend that families attend an Open House before applying to The Center School.

The Center School is an innovative 5th grade through 8th grade
middle school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side,
open to students from all New York City neighborhoods.

Current 4th grade students and their families are invited to learn more about our program at an upcoming

ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE.

RSVPs required via MySchools — please do not call Center School to RSVP.

During the daytime tour, your child will be embedded in several classes, to get a better sense of the Center School experience.

DAYTIME TOURS – THURSDAYS (9a – 10.30a)

  • Thursday, 10/9
  • Thursday, 10/23
  • Thursday, 10/30
  • Thursday, 11/6
  • Thursday, 11/13

EVENING TOURS – WEDNESDAYS (6p – 7.30p)

  • Wednesday, 11/19

Open houses are on a walk-in basis.

No need to register to attend. During the Open House, your child will be embedded in several classes.
Applications to The Center School should be submitted through your
NYC Public Schools MySchools account.

If your child is not currently in a NYC public school and you need to create a MySchools account, please let our staff know or contact the Welcome Center at 125FWC@schools.nyc.gov