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Open Houses for PreK, K, and Middle School for the 2024-2025 School Year will be held later this fall and early 2024. Check back here regularly for more details. 

  • Virtual Middle School Open House on Tuesday, December 5, 5-6pm. Register here. 
  • Deadline for middle school applications: Friday, December 8, 2023
  • Apply through MySchools or by calling 718-935-2009, M–F, 8AM-6PM (over 200 languages).
  • TCCS school code (DBN): 05M517
  • For more information about TCCS, please check out the information below.

 

Admissions Overview

TCCS is a non-selective, choice public elementary school that gives priority to families residing in Community School Districts 5 and 6. It first opened in 2011 and serves students in grades pre-K through 8.

What is special about TCCS?

TCCS is a PreK-8 New York City public school that opened in 2011 through a partnership of the NYC DOE and Teachers College. Students are admitted by lottery with preference to students in Districts 5 & 6. TCCS has grown by one grade each year and graduated its first 8th grade class in 2020.

Role of Teachers College

TC provides over $1 million each year in expertise, services, and other resources. TC faculty and graduate students support student learning through curriculum development; student teachers, tutors, and interns; academic enrichment; professional development for teachers; and fundraising.

Middle School Curriculum Highlights

TC Reading & Writing Project, TC-based social-emotional curriculum, EngageNY math and Algebra for All, Science Lab, digital literacy, preparation for 8th grade Regents, dance, technology, digital music

Middle School Extra-Curricular and Special Activities

STEAM programming, orchestra, student council, science fair, field trips, after-school programs, small group targeted interventions

Teachers College Community School Virtual Open Houses

Teachers College Community School virtual open houses provide families with an opportunity to learn about the school's curriculum and philosophy for educating students. Parents will also learn about the unique partnership between Teachers College and will engage in a Q and A with school leadership, teachers, and parents.  

See below for more information on the:

  • Admissions Lottery process
  • 2024-2025 school year key dates for enrolling in PreK, Kindergarten, and Middle School, and how to contact us
  • NYC DOE’s website with more information on admissions and how to enroll

Admissions Lottery

Lottery Selection Priorities for Admission
  1. District 5 (map) and 6 (map) residents whose siblings will be enrolled in grades K-8 at TCCS in September 2024.
  2. Students who live outside of Districts 5 and 6 whose siblings will be enrolled in grades K-8 at TCCS in September 2024.
  3. District 5 or 6 residents who are currently enrolled in PreK at TCCS.
  4. Students who reside outside of Districts 5 and 6 who are currently enrolled at the school in PreK.
  5. District 5 and 6 residents.
  6. Students who live outside of Districts 5 and 6.

Interested in Enrolling at Our School?

If you are interested enrolling in PreK, K, or Middle School at TCCS, please create a My Schools account or log into your account if you have previously created one.

  • 2024-2025 School Year Middle School deadline is December 8, 2023.
  • 2024-2025 School Year Kindergarten deadline is January 19, 2024. Application opens December 5, 2023.
  • 2024-2025 School Year PreK deadline is March 1, 2024. Application opens January 10, 2024.

If you are interested in enrolling AFTER the enrollment deadlines above or if you are interested in enrolling in other grades, please complete the form below.

For More Information

You may visit the NYC DOE’s Enroll Grade by Grade website for more details on admissions and how to apply.