Admissions FAQ
We are a Kindergarten through 8th grade school.
Children are eligible to apply to kindergarten in the calendar year they turn five.
- Online Applications are available on the New York City Charter Center website.
- Paper applications are available at the Open House Events, and at the OWN Elementary and Middle Schools.
Before the deadline
- Bring them directly to the Elementary School Building.
- Mail them via certified mail to the OWNCS Admissions Office.
Yes, through the New York City Charter Center website.
No, you must submit the documents as stated above.
No, you must attend one of the Open House events.
- Lottery results will be announced at the lottery on April 19, 2018.
- Acceptance letters will mailed by May 19, 2018.
The lottery will be held on April 19, 2018 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 a very involved Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). There are many opportunities to volunteer at OWNCS.
Once the lottery is completed, and all available seats have been filled a wait list is generated and kept on file for that school year. If a seat becomes available, we 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