Time for Kindergarten
It’s time to send your baby to school.
As a parent, you’re looking for a safe, secure first school experience for your child. Rochester parents want schools that put children first and prepare them for the next steps in life.
School Choice is YOUR Choice
When it comes to your kindergartener, start them off at the right school built on relationships and trust, with smaller schools and more flexibility to respond to today’s changes and challenges.
Rochester charters offer 15 Kindergarten locations to choose from – that’s nearly 1,000 openings per year.
When students begin at a charter school in kindergarten, they are often accepted into their first choice school because there are more openings for new students in kindergarten than in later grades.
Students who enter a charter school in kindergarten take full advantage of the flexibility, personal attention and strong curriculum charter schools offer.
Learn more about each school to find the right fit and visit the school profile pages. We encourage you to reach out to the schools to schedule a phone call or virtual visit to get more information.
You can apply to as many charter schools as you would like with one online application. If you receive multiple offers, you get to choose the school that meets your family’s needs. Apply Now.
Get the Information You need
You know your child best. Charter schools give families a choice—an opportunity to find the school that is the best fit for their child and family. Rochester charter schools are public schools. All of them are free and adhere to New York State standards. Currently, 9,000 students are enrolled at charters. They offer:
Rochester Kindergarten Charter Schools
Resources for Parents
NYSED Parent Dashboard
For parents who want to research a school and learn more about student achievement, the NYSED Parent Dashboard. The Parent Dashboard offers information on all public schools, including charter schools.
