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We are now accepting enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

The lottery window will close April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To proceed with the online application, you will be prompted to sign in or create an account after clicking the "Apply" button.

Boys/Girls Prep Schools

Excellence Community Schools expanded its offerings to include Boys Prep and Girls Prep I & II, starting for the 2025-2026 school year. Our tuition-free, 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, and Tremont neighborhoods of the Bronx, NY.
 
 

Stamford Excellence

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Opened in 2015, Stamford Excellence made history as the first charter public elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, offering another tuition-free, high-performing academic option for families. In 2023, Stamford Excellence received a National Blue Ribbon School award.
 
 

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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Lottery Process Information

The lottery window for 2026-2027 applications will close on April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To learn more about the application process, click here >

The official lottery for the 2025-2026 school year was held on Thursday, April 3 for the Bronx Excellence schools (Bronx 1-5) and on Friday, April 4, 2025 for Stamford Excellence. The links to the broadcasts are below:

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