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

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 entering Kindergarten through Grade 9.

Apply for Fall 2027

Across our 17 free public charter schools in Brooklyn, Ascend provides students with a rigorous, joyful K–12 education designed to help them build the knowledge, confidence, and independence they need for the future.

Why Families Choose Ascend

At Ascend, students are known, challenged, and supported throughout their educational journey. Families choose our schools for:

• Strong academics with purpose: Rigorous learning that builds knowledge, confidence, and critical-thinking skills.

• Caring educators with high expectations: Teachers know their students, challenge them to grow, and provide the support they need to succeed.

• A culture that builds independence: Students learn to make choices, solve problems, and take ownership of their learning.

• Opportunities beyond the classroom: Arts, athletics, electives, clubs, and enrichment give students more ways to explore their interests and talents.

• One K–12 journey: From kindergarten through high school, students build the skills and confidence to pursue the future they choose.

Hear From Ascend Families

Choosing a school is a big decision, and no one can speak to the Ascend experience better than our families.

With schools across Brooklyn, Ascend families can find a school community where their child can learn, grow, and prepare for a life of boundless choice.

Apply for the 2027–28 School Year