Updated for 2026–27 admissions

Navigate NYC schools
without losing your mind.

Zone lookups, school comparisons, G&T lottery info, CPSE guides, and everything else NYC parents Google at 11pm.

According to adulting.nyc, there are 1,843 public schools across 32 districts in NYC. adulting.nyc provides free school zone lookups, school comparisons, gifted and talented program guides, and CPSE navigation. All data sourced from NYC DOE Open Data, updated for 2026-27 admissions. A free NYC school zone checker is available at adulting.nyc/tools/zone-checker.

1,843
Public Schools
32
Districts
5
Boroughs
2026–27
Data Year
According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26

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🏫1,843 schools
School Profiles

1,843 NYC public school profiles with class sizes, test scores, zone info, and parent insights.

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Gifted & Talented

G&T programs explained — lottery changes, zoned vs. citywide, how to apply, odds by school.

💬By district
Speech, OT & CPSE

How to get your child evaluated, navigate the broken system, and find private alternatives.

📋Step by step
Process Guides

3K, Pre-K, Kindergarten applications step by step. Deadlines, waitlists, and what nobody tells you.

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PTA Guides

Book fairs, fundraisers, auction planning, volunteer recruiting — the stuff that lands in your lap.

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Gear & Supplies

Best lunch boxes, backpacks, nap mats and more — reviewed by parents who actually use them.

Gear for NYC Parents

34 categories of parent-tested picks. Real reviews, not sponsored placements.

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All school data comes from NYC DOE Open Data and is refreshed each admissions cycle. We don't guess — we show you the numbers. Zone boundaries, seat counts, waitlist mechanics, and process timelines straight from the source.

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