How to Apply

About the Application Process

NYC families can apply online to New York City Public Schools from 3K to high school.

Get started by creating an account on the NYC MySchools website. Then explore your children’s personalized school options and get guidance on the admissions process from start to finish.

When you apply, you can find PS 295 Brooklyn in one of two ways:

  • Enter your residential address and if you are already zoned for our school, it will appear at the top of your list of available choices.
  • If you live in a different area and are zoned for another school, you can search for our school code (15K295) and request to join the waitlist.
  • New families can check their zone. If you are zoned for PS 295 with students in Grades 1–5, you can come directly to the school for assistance to register.
  • Student racing at Field Day in Prospect Park
  • Students playing games in the school playground with mural
  • Students in costume during a school play
  • Students running a track at the YMCA Park Slope
  • Class listening to a student presentation
  • Student studying leaves at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Students dancing in an outdoor presentation
  • A student and a fireman at the Touch A Truck event
  • Students dancing in a performance
  • Group of students at field day in Prospect Park
  • Students in costume performing for parents
  • Students playing trombone in the school band
  • Smiling students in matching red school shirts
  • Students performing a cultural dance
  • Bulletin board with paper artwork in rainbow shape
  • Students on field trip to American Museum of Natural History
  • Class holding up paper hearts
  • Students listening to a teacher in class

Need help?

Reach out to our school directly to get the application support you need. Once your child receives an acceptance letter for PS 295, there are a series of forms that will need to be completed and brought to the school office. Get directions »

School Tours

PS 295 Brooklyn offers scheduled tours during the school year and summer (when available) for families with rising 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students. Limited spaces available.

Sign-up for a tour »

Questions? Please contact the parent coordinator, Ms. Marrero.