Enrollment

P. S. 54 Enrollment

P.S. 54 serves students from 3K through Grade 5. There are approximately four classes per grade level. In each grade, one to two classes are Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms.

ICT classrooms are designed to support both general education students and students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). These classrooms are taught by both a general education teacher and a special education teacher and provide instruction in an inclusive setting.

In addition to ICT classes, P.S. 54 has one 12:1 self-contained class at each grade level from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Registration Information

Families interested in enrolling their child at P.S. 54 should review the New York City Department of Education registration checklist. This checklist outlines the required documents needed to register your child for school.

Registration Checklist: Registration Checklist

3-K Registration

If your child was born in 2023 and lives in New York City, they may attend 3-K in the fall of 2026.

Families apply for 3-K through MySchools. If a family misses the application deadline, they can still apply by adding their child to program waitlists through MySchools.

3-K Admissions for the 2026–2027 School Year

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026: 3-K applications open
  • Friday, February 27, 2026: 3-K applications close
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026: 3-K offer release

Pre-K Registration

If your child was born in 2022 and lives in New York City, they may attend Pre-K in the fall of 2026.

Families apply for Pre-K through MySchools. Families who miss the deadline can add their child to program waitlists after applications close.

Pre-K Admissions for the 2026–2027 School Year

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Pre-K applications open
  • Friday, February 27, 2026: Pre-K applications close
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Pre-K offer release

Kindergarten Registration

In New York City, children begin kindergarten in the fall of the year they turn five. Every child is guaranteed a seat at a public school. For the 2026–2027 school year, children born in 2021 can apply for kindergarten. After a child starts kindergarten, they may remain at the same school through the final elementary grade.

Kindergarten Admissions for the 2026–2027 School Year

  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T applications open
  • Friday, January 23, 2026: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T applications close
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Kindergarten and Kindergarten G&T offer release