NYC Opens 7 New Public Schools for 2025-2026 Academic Year

New School Openings in NYC

• 🏫 Seven brand new public schools are opening their doors for the first time in New York City.
• 📍 One of these new schools is the HBCU Early College Prep High School located in Jamaica, Queens.
• 📝 A full list of the new schools includes Bronx Steam Center, Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy, Middle School of Innovation, HBCU Early College Prep High School, Northwell School of Health Sciences, Queens International Secondary School, and Staten Island Rise Academy (PS89).

Phased-In Lower Maximum Class Sizes

• 📊 NYC public schools are beginning to implement new lower maximum class sizes, a mandate from a state law.
• 🎯 By the 2027-28 school year, class size caps will be 20 students in grades K-3, 23 in grades 4-8, and 25 in high school.
• 🧑‍🏫 The department has a five-year plan and is actively seeking thousands of new teachers to meet these upcoming targets.

First Day of School Excitement

• ☀️ The report captures the first day back to school with students heading to class.
• 😊 Parents and students expressed excitement for the new academic year and the new school facilities.