How to Apply
Apply for the 2026-27
school year!
Our enrollment team is here for you! We are now accepting applications for Pre-K to 11th grade for the 2026-27 school year.
Transfer students, students with IEPs, and bilingual students are always welcome!
School in the Square is a network of free public charter schools serving families in Washington Heights, Inwood and the Bronx. We educate students in early childhood and elementary school (PreK to 5th grade), middle school (6th to 8th grade), and high school (11th grade in 2026 and 12th grade in 2027).
Apply today
There is no cost to apply to or attend School in the Square. The quickest and easiest way to apply to any of our schools is online through SchoolMint.
Visit the link below to start your online application.
If you would like to download a print application, use the button below and submit it to
enroll@schoolinthesquare.org or mail your completed application to us or bring it in person to:
School in the Square
Attn: Enrollment
12 Sherman Avenue
New York, NY 10040
Explore our campuses
Our youngest learners (through Grade 5) benefit from our best-in-class dual-language program designed to empower bilingual thinkers, develop demonstrable competencies in English across our rich core curriculum and bridge cultures. Grades 1-5 enjoy daily 90-minute Spanish-language explorations, including regular field trips into the community and beyond.
Older students develop more maturity and independence as they take ownership for accomplishing at a higher level of challenge and deepen their academic skills while continuing to access Spanish language literacy and speaking course offerings. Acclaimed International Baccalaureate frameworks continue to reinforce the attributes of successful learners and responsible citizens while sports, clubs and arts experiences build on their interests.
No matter where you are on your educational journey, there's a place for you at School in the Square.
Upcoming Open House Events
We invite you to explore our vibrant community of four campuses in Washington Heights and Inwood and see firsthand what makes School in the Square unique. Join one of our upcoming open houses!
Bilingual Early Childhood Center (PreK & Kindergarten)
Bilingual Early Childhood Center Open House (In Person)
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Bilingual Early Childhood Center Open House (In Person)
Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Bilingual Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
Bilingual Elementary School Open House (In Person)
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Bilingual Elementary School Open House (In Person)
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
High School (Grades 9-10)
High School Open House (In Person)
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
High School Open House (In Person)
Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
High School Open House (In Person)
Tuesday, March 11, 2026
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Questions?
We are here to answer any questions you have about School in the Square or how to apply.
Call or text us at 718-530-4267
Send us an email at
enroll@schoolinthesquare.org
