Now accepting applications for Fall 2027!

Ascend Charter Schools are free, public, and open to all, serving more than 5,000 students across 17 schools in Brooklyn.

In 2025–26, Ascend students significantly outperformed both New York City and New York State in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, while achieving the strongest math results in our network’s history.

Enrollment is open for this school year and Fall 2027. Enroll today.

Questions? Email enroll@ascendlearning.org or call/text 347-227-6070.

Assistance is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Academics with Purpose. Excellence by Design.

Ascend is Brooklyn’s premier K-12 charter network, graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures, not only for college, but in preparation for career readiness and thriving lives.

Explore our kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs to see how we support your child at every stage—from their first day through graduation.

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Ascend News and Notes

Join the Ascend Community: 2027–28 Applications Are Now Open

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

2027–28 Applications Are Now Open for all 17 Ascend Public Charter Schools Looking for the right school for your child? Applications are now open for the 2027–28 school year for students...

Family Tours: Join us in November and December to explore Ascend schools in person

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are pleased to invite all families to visit one or more of our free, public charter schools in person this fall. Come see firsthand how Ascend students are supported,...

Ascend Students Outperform New York City and State in ELA and Math

by Maryann Li

Ascend’s 2026 New York State assessment results give our community a great deal to celebrate. Ascend students markedly outperformed both New York City and New York State in English Language Arts...

One Ascend: Celebrating the Start of a New School Year at 2026 Convocation

by Maryann Li

More than 1,000 Ascend educators and staff came together for our 2026 Convocation, kicking off the new school year with tremendous energy and a shared commitment to our students. Each year,...