General information regarding NYC Department of Education admission process and policies:

• Every child in NYC is guaranteed a spot at a public school based on their address 

• If you and your family are in temporary housing, a school CAN NOT ask you for supporting documents to prove residency

• If you wish to attend a school that your child is not your zoned school, you MUST go through the Family Welcome Center and present a convincing argument as to why your child should be allowed to attend a school other than their zoned school

• Priority for admission to New York City elementary schools depends on several factors, including: zoned schools, sibling priority, district priority, current student priority and many other factors. Learn more on the DOE website

• Kindergarten admissions eligibility is based on year of birth; your child can register for Kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year if they were born in 2019

How to enroll or apply to PS 39 or other NYC Public Schools:

1. Determine your zoned school. Use the NYC School Finder to determine the schools within your area, particularly your zoned school

2. Create an NYC MySchools.nyc account for your child. NYC Families must use MySchools to apply to public schools from 3K to high school. Then, explore your children’s personalized school options and get guidance on the admission process here

3. Familiarize yourself with the DOE enrollment calendar. Admission deadlines varies by grade

4. For general questions about admission to PS 39, please contact school secretary Nikki Kelly by e-mail (nkelly@ps39.org) or phone (718) 330-9310

Required documents for registration (K-5):

In order to enroll your child, you will need to provide several documents to verify identity and residency:

• 2 proofs of address – Con Edison and National Grid utility bills preferred*

• Birth Certificate or Passport

• Your child’s full immunization records. Go HERE for a list of required immunizations

• Individualized Education Program (IEP, if applicable), for students with a disability

 *At least one gas or electric utility bill/welcome letter should be presented. Alternate proofs of address can be a W-2 or payroll receipt dated within the past 60 days, current property tax bill, current water bill, letter from a government agency dated within the past 60 days, co-op/condo papers, insurance, deed, signed lease or mortgage statement.