Admissions
Their future. Our commitment.
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
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.
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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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Bronx Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools
Excellence Community Schools in the Bronx.
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