Admissions
Thank you for your interest in PS 452. We offer education for students in 3-K through 5th grade. PS 452 is part of the NYC Department of Education diversity in admissions program. In New York City, families apply to public schools through a centralized application process managed by the NYC Department of Education. Families do not apply directly to individual schools.
Early Childhood Update: Recently confirmed and announced, NYCPS is opening a new Early Childhood Center in our District 3 at 1972 Broadway. There will be eight classrooms at this new location. This will expand both 3K and Pre-K in a PS 452 Annex. Due to these changes, all 3K classes will now be housed in the annex. We will continue to have Pre-K on West 61st, in addition to Pre-K classes in the annex at 1972 Broadway. As more information is shared, we will continue to post updates here on our website.
If you are looking for a school for your child, please visit the enrollment section of the NYC Department of Education website. There, you can also learn more about the application process, special education services, gifted and talented programs (PS 452 does not offer gifted and talented programs), and sign up to receive email updates about the application process.
The 2026-2027 school year Open Houses have been completed. We will schedule open houses for the 2027-2028 school year in December 0f 2026.
Kindergarten, 3-K and Pre-K Fall 2025 Admissions Timeline
Please view our virtual 2023/24 video tour below. View the videos below from our 3K, 4K and Kindergarten teachers.
3K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten FAQs
To learn more about the Pre-K and Kindergarten experience, please read our
PS 452 Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also find helpful information on the Family Corner page.
Kindergarten
All families that are interested in applying to Kindergarten at PS 452 should participate in the central admissions process through MySchools, since all initial offers will be made by the Office of Student Enrollment. Interested families should visit NYC Dept. of Education Kindergarten page for the latest information on applying or call 718-935-2009 . If you have questions about the application timeline or process, please reach out to ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.
If you have additional questions, please send an e-mail to ps452admissions@gmail.com and write Kindergarten Admissions in the subject line. Please include your full name and contact information in all communication.
Pre-K
All families that are interested in applying to the Pre-K program at PS 452 should participate in the central admissions process through MySchools, since all initial offers will be made by the Office of Student Enrollment. Interested families should visit NYC Dept. of Education Pre-K page for the latest information on applying or call 718-935-2009 . If you have questions about the application timeline or process, please reach out to ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.
If you have additional questions, please send an e-mail to ps452admissions@gmail.com and write Pre-K Admissions in the subject line. Please include your full name and contact information in all communication.
3-K
All families that are interested in applying to the 3-K program at PS 452 should participate in the central admissions process through MySchools, since all initial offers will be made by the Office of Student Enrollment. Interested families should visit NYC Dept. of Education 3-K page for the latest information on applying or call 718-935-2009 . If you have questions about the application timeline or process, please reach out to ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.
If you have additional questions, please send an e-mail to ps452admissions@gmail.com and write 3-K Admissions in the subject line. Please include your full name and contact information in all communication.
Day in Kindergarten
Day in Pre-K
Day in 3-K
Enrollment in Grades 1-5
If you live in the PS 452 zone and you would like to register your child for grades 1-5, please email ps452admissions@gmail.com with your child’s name, date of birth, and the contact phone number. The parent coordinator will call you to set up an appointment.
Finding Your Zoned School
You can find out your zoned school by typing your HOME address into the NYC School Finder on the NYC Department of Education website.