Admissions FAQ
Astoria location: Kindergarten through 8th grade
Howard Beach location: Kindergarten through 3rd grade
Children are eligible to apply to kindergarten in the calendar year they turn five.
Applications are available online: 2019-20 Application
Or visit the NYC Charter Center to access the Common Application.
Yes, you can apply online: 2019-20 Application
Or visit the NYC Charter Center to access the Common Application.
The school provides many opportunities to visit. Please sign up for one of the Open House events.
- Lottery results will be announced at the lottery on April 11, 2019.
- Acceptance letters will be emailed by April 15, 2019.
The lottery will be held on April 11, 2019 at 7 PM at the OWNCS Middle School, 31-20 37th St. Astoria, NY.
- Information about curriculum is provided at our Open House events.
- Explore our website to learn more about various aspects of the school.
We have very involved Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO). There are many opportunities to volunteer at OWNCS.
Once the lottery is completed, and all available seats have been filled a waiting list is generated and kept on file for that school year. If a seat becomes available, OWNCS will accept students from the waiting list. The Admissions Office will contact families of applicants accepted from the waiting list.
If you are still interested in sending your child to OWNCS, you must continue to apply each year. Every year we hold a new lottery.
Lucille Ranchor, Admissions Coordinator
(718) 392-3405 x 258