Admissions
Their future. Our commitment.
Be Excellent. Apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. Hurry, there are still a limited number of seats available.
After clicking the "Apply" button, you will be prompted to sign in or create an account. Note: If seats aren't available, applicants will be added to the school's waitlist.
Single-Gender Schools
Excellence Community Schools expanded its offerings to include Boys Prep Excellence and Girls Prep Excellence I & II, starting for the 2025-2026 school year. Our tuition-free, K-8 single-gender schools serve the South Bronx, Longwood, and Bedford/Kingsbridge Heights neighborhoods.
Bronx Excellence Schools
The Bronx Charter Schools for Excellence (BCSE), also known as Bronx Excellence 1-5 Elementary & Middle Schools, is a K-8, tuition-free public charter school network serving the Parkchester, Morris Park, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Fordham Heights, and Tremont neighborhoods of the Bronx, NY.
Stamford Excellence
Opened in 2015, Stamford Excellence made history as the first charter public elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, and offers a K-8 tuition-free, high-performing academic option for families. In 2023, Stamford Excellence received a National Blue Ribbon School award.
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Our Award-Winning Network of Schools & Success
Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a 3-time National Blue Ribbon School Recipient. All Excellence Community Schools in the Bronx and Stamford admit children through a blind lottery system with priority given to district residents and scholar siblings. Each school is a tuition-free, public charter school with an extended school day, mandatory uniforms, and traditional services. Learn more about Excellence and our success.
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Our Bronx Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools
Excellence Community Schools in the Bronx.
2026 Lottery Information
The lottery window for 2026-2027 applications closed on April 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Bronx Excellence Enrollment Lottery
Thursday, April 2nd at 5 pm
Bronx Excellence 3 ES - Gym (Enter from Carpenter near 225th St.)
3956 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466
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Stamford Excellence Enrollment Lottery
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2 pm
Stamford Charter School for Excellence - Room 201
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
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