Join the Inwood Academy Family
Free. Open to all NYC families. No entrance exams, no tuition — just a community ready to welcome your child.
How It Works
Four Simple Steps to Enroll
Submit Your Application
Apply online through SchoolMint in minutes — in English or Spanish. No essays, no test scores required.
Lottery & Offers
If applications exceed available seats, admission is determined by a random public lottery, as required for charter schools.
Complete Enrollment
Accept your seat and submit enrollment documents. Our team will guide you through every form.
Welcome to IA!
Attend orientation, meet your child's teachers, and become part of a community that's been growing since 2010.
Questions?
Admissions FAQ
Yes. As a public charter school, Inwood Academy is completely tuition-free and open to all New York City families.
We serve scholars from kindergarten through 12th grade across our Elementary School (K–5), Middle School (5–8), and High School (9–12).
No. There are no entrance exams or academic requirements. If we receive more applications than seats, admission is decided by a random lottery.
¡Sí! Our team is happy to assist families in Spanish throughout the application and enrollment process. Call us at 646-906-4111, Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm.
Absolutely — we encourage it. Contact us to schedule a tour and see our scholars and teachers in action.
Seats Fill Quickly — Apply Today
Start your application now, or call us and we'll walk you through it together.