The quality of the public schools in Manhattan varies widely by district. Moreover, the complexity of the admissions process differs by school district. For example, District 2 has a number of terrific zoned middle schools in which parents who live in that neighborhood can simply register for the spring. Although District 3 has some of the best middle schools in the City, there are no zoned schools and parents must apply to middle schools.

Districts 1, 2 and 4            

333 7th Avenue Family Welcome Center, 333 Seventh Avenue, 12th Floor, Room 1211, New York, NY 10001

Phone: 917-339-1763

Districts 3, 5 and 6            

Morningside Family Welcome Center, 123 Morningside Drive, Room 235, New York, NY 10027: Phone: 332-228-0312.