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7 new schools are opening in NYC this September

From a STEAM center to a healthcare high school, here’s what schools are launching where and why it matters

Laura Ratliff
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Laura Ratliff
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Big news for families across the five boroughs: further proving that New York is the best state for education, seven brand-new public schools will open their doors this fall, bringing nearly 4,000 new seats and a slew of specialized programs to NYC students.

Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos announced the additions on Monday. The new institutions span the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and aim to tackle everything from overcrowded classrooms to a lack of career-focused curriculum.

The 2025–2026 school year marks a serious expansion of the city’s educational offerings, focusing on kids with print-based learning disabilities and those ready to dive into early college or career-track training. “These schools will expand access to specialized learning and career pathways, bringing high-quality options to families right in their own backyards,” said Adams in a press release.

What are the new public schools opening in NYC?

The Bronx STEAM Center (Districts 8, 10 & 11)

This high school hub will fuse science, tech, engineering, arts and math with equity-driven instruction and real-world career exploration.

Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy (District 17)

Serving grades 2–8, this school is designed to support students at risk for dyslexia with multisensory reading instruction and personalized literacy support.

Middle School of Innovation (District 21, South Brooklyn)

Tech meets creativity here. This grade 6–8 school leans into AI, assistive tech and digital learning to customize student experiences.

HBCU Early College Prep High School (District 29, Queens)

In partnership with Delaware State University, this high school offers an actual HBCU experience—and up to 64 college credits—starting in 9th grade.

Northwell School of Health Sciences (Woodside, Queens)

Students at this first-of-its-kind healthcare high school will gain hands-on experience and mentorship from professionals at Northwell Health.

Queens International High School (District 24)

Built for newly arrived multilingual learners, this school offers culturally responsive support in a nurturing, college-prep environment.

Staten Island Rise Academy (P.S. 89)

Focused on inclusion, this school will serve students with unique learning needs through individualized instruction and a supportive atmosphere.

Families can visit myschools.nyc to explore programs and apply. Enrollment for most schools is already underway, so if one of these sounds like a good fit for your family, don’t wait to check your eligibility and sign up.

These aren’t your average chalk-and-talk schools. They’re purpose-built for a new era and might just be the reset NYC’s public education system needs.

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