ENROLL AT PHAROS

BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY 

Pharos Academy is committed to educating Bronx kids. Like all children, we believe that Bronx kids are unique and can achieve at high levels when challenged and loved. We are committed as a school community to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. Sign up to enroll your child today!

APPLY FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR

We are excited you are considering applying for your child to attend Pharos Academy next school year! Click the link below to apply today!

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Choose an education with a strong foundation

We are committed to providing our students with an outstanding education anchored in inquiry, interesting problems, rigor, and fun. We are excited that you are considering us to educate your child!

700

Students

97%

Black/Latinx

100%

College Acceptance

APPLY FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR

We are excited you are considering applying for your child to attend Pharos Academy next school year! Click the link below to apply today!

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Learn More About Us! 

Check out our High School Virtual Tour

Check out our High School Virtual Tour

Want to learn more about PHACS HS? Our High School Virtual Tour gives you a personal look into our high school. Click the link to view our virtual tour.

H.S. Virtual Tour
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Interested in our Elementary or Middle School?

Take a Look Inside our School!

K-8 Virtual Tour

Enrollment

Pharos Academy Charter School is a free public charter school open to New York State residents. There is no cost to submit an application or attend our school. Pharos Academy accepts students from grades K-12, to include students with disabilities and english language learners.

Application


Families interested in applying for their child to attend Pharos Academy for the current 23-24 school year can still apply online at any time to be added to our wait list. Applications are available using the link above.
All families offered a seat will be contacted directly by a member of our Enrollment Team to notify you of your child's acceptance.

Interested in an application for the 2024-2025 School Year?

Simply click the application link and select the year you are interested in applying for. Applications for the 24-25 School Year are now open.

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Pharos academy accepts students from grades K-12

Lottery

The lottery is completely random with select preferences built-in.Lottery preferences are provided for:

  • Students living in Community District 12
  • Siblings of current or accepted students of Pharos Academy
  • English Language Learners*
  • Students with IEPs*
  • Children of Pharos Academy employees

    *Lottery set-asides for English Language Learners & Students with IEP’s

Eligibility

Children are eligible for a seat at Pharos Academy if they meet the following criteria:

  • Student must be five years old by December 31, 2023 to qualify for Kindergarten.
  • Student must be grade-eligible (having successfully completed a full year in the immediately preceding grade) to apply for 1st – 12th grade.
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