ENROLL AT PHAROS
Begin your journey
Pharos Academy is committed to educating Bronx kids. Like all children, we believe that Bronx kids are unique and can achieve at high levels when challenged and loved. We are committed as a school community to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. Sign up to enroll your child today!
Choose an education with a strong foundation
We are committed to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. We are excited that you are considering us to educate your child!
APPLY FOR THE 27-28 SCHOOL YEAR
We are excited you are considering applying for your child to attend Pharos Academy next school year! Click the link below to apply today!
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Enrollment
Pharos Academy Charter School is a free public charter school open to New York State residents. There is no cost to submit an application or attend our school. Pharos Academy accepts students from grades K-12, to include students with disabilities and english language learners.
Application
We are so excited you are interested in applying for their child to attend Pharos Academy for the 27-28 school year! Our lottery window is now open and the application is available using the link above.
Families interested in applying for their child to attend Pharos Academy for the current 26-27 school year can apply at any time by calling our school to inquire about open seats and waitlist options.
¿Necesitas una aplicación en español para el proximo año (27-28)?
HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA APLICAR
Pharos academy accepts students from grades K-12
Lottery
The lottery is completely random with select preferences built-in. Lottery preferences are provided for:
- Students living in Community District 12
- Siblings of current or accepted students of Pharos Academy
- English Language Learners*
- Students with IEPs*
- Children of Pharos Academy employees
*Lottery set-asides for English Language Learners & Students with IEP’s
Lottery Public Notice
The public lottery for the 2026-2027 was completed on April 2, 2026. Please contact our school if you are interested in applying for a seat for the 26-27 school year.
Information regarding the lottery for the 2027-2028 will be announced later this year.
¿Necesitas en español?
Eligibility
Children are eligible for a seat at Pharos Academy if they meet the following criteria:
- Student must be five years old by December 31, 2027 to qualify for Kindergarten.
- Student must be grade-eligible (having successfully completed a full year in the immediately preceding grade) to apply for 1st – 12th grade.
