Apply to School in the Square
Applications are now open for the 2027–28 school year. Serving PreK–12 students in Inwood, Washington Heights, and the Bronx, we are a free public charter school where every child is known and supported.
A School for our Community
Applications are open for the 2027–28 school year. At School in the Square, students are known, supported, and challenged to grow. We bring students, families, and educators together to create a welcoming school community where every student can thrive.
Our approach is grounded in strong relationships, high expectations, and learning that meets each student where they are. We believe students do their best when they feel safe, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We serve students from
PreK through 12th grade in Inwood, Washington Heights, and the Bronx. As a free public charter school, we’re committed to making a high-quality education accessible to every family.
Ways to Apply
Apply online through SchoolMint for the fastest option, or download a paper application to submit by email, in person, or by mail.
Submit your completed paper application to enroll@schoolinthesquare.org, in person, or by mail:
School in the Square
Attn: Enrollment
12 Sherman Avenue
New York, NY 10040
How to Apply
Start Your Application
Create an account and apply online through
SchoolMint, the fastest option. Prefer paper? Download an application and submit it by email, in person, or by mail.
Your Spot in Line
Seats are offered by random lottery, never by test scores or by who applies first. Some students receive priority, like siblings of currently enrolled students.
Get Your Results
We notify every family by email. If a seat is not open right away, your child goes on our waitlist, and we keep making offers as seats open up, well into the school year.
Complete Enrollment
When your child is offered a seat, our enrollment team emails you the paperwork and walks you through every step, in English or in Spanish.
How the School Lottery Works
As a public charter school in NYC, admission is based on a random lottery. All applications submitted before the deadline are included. Some students may receive priority, such as siblings of current students.
Every family that chooses School in the Square is welcome here. If your child is not accepted immediately, they’ll be placed on a waitlist and may still be offered a seat.
Apply for the 2027-28 School Year
Visit School in the Square
See what makes School in the Square special. Visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, and experience a school where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
Open houses are a great way to see if we are the right fit for your family.
To schedule a visit or ask about upcoming open house dates, email us at
enroll@schoolinthesquare.org.
Bilingual Early Childhood Center
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to noon
Bilingual Elementary School
Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
School in the Square Middle
Grades 6 - 8
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to noon
School in the Square High
Grades 9 - 12
Thursday, Nov. 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to noon
Stay Connected
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about applying or enrolling at School in the Square? We’re here to help every step of the way.
Send us an email at
enroll@schoolinthesquare.org.
