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

In 2024–2025, Ascend Charter School students achieved record-breaking proficiency and growth on New York State assessments—earning us a place in the top 10% of schools across New York.

We're love to have your family join us for the 2026-2027 school year: Apply here.

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

Assistance is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Ascend News and Notes

Celebrating a historic achievement for Ascend Charter Schools

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

We are excited to share some historic news: In the 2024–2025 school year, our students achieved the highest proficiency and strongest growth on the New York State test results in the...

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Curriculum

Video: Ascend on NBC's New York Live

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Ascend Charter Schools was recently featured on NBC New York’s New York Live, where host Lauren Scala visited one of our schools to see our classrooms in action. In the segment,...

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Canarsie Ascend Lower School's "Fastest Kid in the World" Meets Usain Bolt

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

Celebrating Ascend's USATF "Male Athlete of the Year" Recipient Last year, Benjamin, "BJ" Cartwright, a third grader at Canarsie Ascend Lower School, made headlines after earning the title of the “Fastest...

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Lower School

Explore our High School Course Catalogue—and apply today for Fall 2026

by Ascend Public Charter Schools

As a parent, you want a high school that challenges your child, supports them, and prepares them to embrace a life of boundless choice after graduation. At Brooklyn Ascend High School...

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Use the interactive map below to explore our full network of 17 elementary, middle, and high schools—and find an Ascend Charter School near you.

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At Ascend, every child is known, supported, and challenged to grow. Our teachers build real relationships with students from day one—helping them develop the confidence and skills to reach their full potential. With rigorous academics and a strong, supportive community, students are prepared for college, career, and whatever comes next.

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.