Admissions and Open Houses
Thank you to all parents interested in our school. We fill all available seats, so you are welcome to submit an application at any time during the school year.
Our open house season for the 2025–2026 school year has come to a close, but there’s still time to visit!
Join us for our final in-person school tours on May 23 and May 30.
Can’t make it in person? No problem—explore our campus from anywhere with our virtual tour!
Tours:
Every Friday, Morning and Afternoon, from December 2024 through May 2025
Tour times: 9:15 & 1:15
Please RSVP here! In this form, you’ll find the times for our upcoming school tours, where you’ll get to experience our school and observe students learning during school hours.
ADMISSIONS
Admission applications are accepted year-round. Applications are accepted for all grades on a rolling basis, using the online SchoolMint platform, where you can choose either our Jackson Heights or Elmhurst school. If a spot opens up mid-year, a mini-lottery is held. Students remain on the waitlist for one year.
Spanish translation is usually available at all of our open houses. If you require translation into another language, please send an email request to carolinacaicedo@rencharter.org and we will try to make that possible.
For instructions on how to apply to Renaissance, please see this article.
Can’t make it to an in-person open house? Experience our virtual tour here.
HOW TO APPLY
SchoolMint Applications
Please register or log in to your account on the SchoolMint Application Portal to apply for The Renaissance Charter School (TRCS) and The Renaissance Charter School 2 (TRCS 2). This is the recommended way to apply.
Paper Application
You may download and fill out an application form in your preferred language below. Please drop it off in person or email it to admissions@rencharter.org.
NOTE: We will not mail applications, but we can fax or email you a copy if you request. If you have any questions, you may contact Michelle Cardona at 718-803-0060 ext.117.
LOTTERY
The admissions lottery is held each year in early April for Pre-Kindergarten, 5th Grade, and 9th Grade. Priority is given to returning students, siblings, and the district, respectively. Waitlisted students are selected by random lottery to fill any seat that becomes available at any point in the calendar year.
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