Thank you for your interest in the Middle Grades at NEST+m. At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose.

The application process for the 2020-2021 school year will begin in the fall. Open Houses for prospective families will be held in October and November; these dates will be posted in late summer 2019.

As NEST+m is a city-wide screened school, we follow the admissions rubric below:

Middle Grade Admissions Rubric 2019-2020

How to apply

Your child does not need to take a separate test or attend a tour in order to apply to NEST+m Middle Grades.

You can apply to NEST+m Middle Grades via your school’s Guidance Counselor or you can visit a Department of Education Family Welcome Center. You must be a resident of New York City in order to apply to NEST+m. If you are planning to move to New York City, visit the New Student’s webpage of the NYC Department of Education.

Helpful links for applicants applying to NEST+m

• Watch this video to learn how students receive offers
• Presentation for Families from the Office of Student Enrollment 
• Presentation for Families from NEST+m

If you have questions regarding Middle Grades Admissions, please send a message to admissions@nestmk12.net

Open House information will be posted in Summer 2019.