Middle school overview
Students can apply to any number of schools or programs on their district application. On this application, you can rank your preferences from among district schools, borough-wide schools, and citywide schools. Most families use the MySchools online system to create their application. The deadline to apply is sometime in December.
Students will receive one middle school offer in he spring. To increase the chance that your child will be offered a school that you ranked on his/her application, it is best to consider as many options as possible.
You may also consider making a separate application to Charter middle schools. Charter schools have a separate application process and timeline and your child may receive an offer to a charter school in addition to their main application offer. See more on Charters below.
Keep your address current
All students who attend an elementary school in District 15 receive priority at district middle schools, no matter where they live. However, it is important to keep your address current, because your child’s priority for additional schools in other districts may expand. You can check your address in your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). If you need to change your address, please provide PS 58 Pupil Accounting Secretary Tina Nyffler with a copy of a recent utility bill. You can scan the document and send it by email to tnyffler@schools.nyc.gov.
Helpful resources to assist you with building the application
Visit the DOE Middle School Admissions website, where you can find posts and videos about the admissions process, including how to make your MySchools Account, how to apply online, by phone or in person, and how to build a strong middle school application for your child.
Use the MySchools.nyc Middle School Directory to search for schools. You do not need to create an account to use the directory. Enter your address to see schools for which your child will have a residential priority.
Virtual open houses and fairs
Visit the Middle School Events page on the MySchools system to see upcoming open house events. Open houses and middle school fairs are a key way for families to learn about school options and the admissions process. Families should expect middle schools to host virtual tours and open houses this year, but some may host limited capacity in-person tours. Please visit and the bookmark the websites of all the schools your child is interested in. Check websites frequently. Some middle schools have virtual tours ready now.
Diversity in admissions
All District 15 middle schools participate in Diversity in Admissions. Please read more about this program at the Diversity in Admissions webpage.
Charter schools
Charter Schools have a separate application process. These schools are free public schools that operate independently from the NYC Department of Education. Please read more about that at the NYCPS Charter Schools webpage. Families should visit the webpages of charter schools for more information about their admissions timeline and virtual tours.
Sibling priority in middle schools
Middle school applicants have a priority to attend the same school as their sibling. Find out about sibling priorities at the NYC Schools Middle School webpage.
Enrolling new 6th grade students mid-year, or for grades 7 and 8
If you need a school for a new 6th grade student mid year or for grades 7 and 8, please visit the Family Welcome Center for your district. PS 58 is in District 15. Here is our Family Welcome Center inforamtion:
89th Street Family Welcome Center, 415 89th Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11209(Open external link)
- Email: 89thFWC@schools.nyc.gov
- Phone: 718-759-3900, option #4
- Director: Joseph J. Williams
To learn more about contacting or visiting a Family Welcome Center, visit the NYC Schools Family Welcome Center page.
Questions?
Contact School Counselor Lori Mendez LMendez11@schools.nyc.gov, Parent Coordinator Joan Bredthauer, jbredthauer2@schools.nyc.gov, or MSEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.