PSMS278 is a NYC zoned school that services children grades K-8. You may visit this NYC Department of Education(“DOE”) website to see if you are zoned for PSMS278 at http://schools.nyc.gov/
Admission/Application Deadlines
Kindergarten:
All NYC families with children born in 2021 are encouraged to apply to kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Here are some key dates you should be aware of as you move through the process:
- Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday March 31, 2026: Kindergarten Offer Release
Next Steps:
- All families, including those of students with disabilities and current pre-K students should submit an application. For more information, visit www.nyc/gov/schools/kindergarten or call 718-935-2009.
Grades 1-5:
If you are interested in applying for student that will be in Elementary Grades 1 to 5 – please fill out an Application Form and contact Ms. Gonzalez at agonzalez32@schools.nyc.gov for more information.
Incoming 6th Graders and Middle School:
For more information on the Middle School Admissions process, visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school . If your child will be in Middle School in Fall 2026, you should meet your elementary school representatives and find out about your middle school options.
Fall 2026 Middle School Admissions Timeline
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Opens
- Friday, December 12, 2025: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Middle School Offer Release
278 School Tours – IN-PERSON ALL START AT 9:00 AM
Please use the link below to register for our tours:
https://tinyurl.com/5b9ajd44
*If you are interested in a virtual tour, please contact Ms. Angelin Gonzalez at agonzalez32@schools.nyc.gov or call (917) 521-2060 (ext 1061).
Admission Priorities
Zoned schools will give priority to students who live in that zone, as they have in the past. Schools will make assignments according to the following priorities, listed from highest to lowest:
- Zoned students with a sibling who will be in grades 1-5 at the school;
- All other zoned students;
- Students residing in the school’s district but outside the school’s zone, with a sibling who will be in grades 1-5 at the school;
- Student residing outside of the school’s district with a sibling who will be in grades 1-5 at the school;
- All other students residing in the school’s district but outside the school’s zone,
- All other students.