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At KIPP NYC Public Schools, we develop the academic skills, character, and critical thinking abilities our students need to succeed throughout high school, college, career, and beyond.
Applying is easy, free, and only takes five minutes. Need help submitting your application? Email enroll@kippnyc.org or call us at 929-822-4430 today, and a member of our enrollment team will guide you through the process.
Ready to Apply to KIPP NYC?
Start your application through SchoolMint. It only takes a few minutes to get your child on the path to a KIPP NYC education.
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How it Works
Our enrollment process is designed to be simple and transparent. Follow these steps to join the KIPP NYC family:
Application Window Opens
Applications open for all grade levels across our network.
Complete Application
Submit your application online with basic family information
Lottery Day & Results
Random lottery held for all open seats. Check your status in SchoolMint! All students account statuses will be updated the same day.
Complete Registration & Submit Enrollment Documents
If you receive an offer to enroll, accept your offer and provide the required documents and complete registration forms in SchoolMint to secure your student's spot!
First Day of School!
Welcome to the KIPP NYC family—your journey begins!
Ready to Apply?
Don't wait! We're currently accepting applications for all grade levels. You must apply by April 1st in order to be entered into the lottery. Applications received after April 1st will automatically be added to the waitlist in the order they were received.
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Looking to apply for K through 8?
Click here to return to the main KIPP NYC applicationFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about applying to KIPP NYC.
You can submit an application in three ways:
- •Online: Via the Quick app on the Enroll page: www.kippnyc.org/enroll
- •Online: Use the SchoolMint system: https://kippnyc.schoolmint.net/
- •In person: Visit the main office of any KIPP NYC school.
Need help?
Call 929-822-4430 or email enroll@kippnyc.org.
If you cannot access your SchoolMint account, email support@schoolmint.net.
- •Your family must live in New York State.
- •Kindergarten applicants must turn 5 years old by December 31, 2026.
- •The 2026–27 lottery will be held on April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- •The lottery is a completely random, digital process that selects students from the applicant pool for available seats.
Confirmation:
You'll receive a confirmation email. If you don't, contact enroll@kippnyc.org.
Notifications:
After the lottery, you'll receive your offer by email and/or text through SchoolMint. If accepted, the school will also call to welcome you.
- •Confirm acceptance by replying to the email or logging into your SchoolMint profile.
- •Text message replies cannot secure your spot, so be sure to confirm online or by email.
Once you accept your seat, complete the online registration through your SchoolMint profile. The Operations and Enrollment teams will guide you every step of the way.
If you are not accepted through the lottery, your child will automatically be placed on the waitlist. You'll remain on the waitlist and be notified if a seat opens.
You can check your status anytime by logging into:
https://kippnyc.schoolmint.net/
Yes. While the lottery is random, the following preferences apply:
- •Siblings of current or newly accepted students
- •Children of KIPP NYC employees
- •Applicants living in the Community School District (CSD) of the chosen school
- •Families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch or SNAP benefits
- •English Language Learners (weighted preference)
For questions, email enroll@kippnyc.org.
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