Outstanding academic achievement and caring, committed teachers who see the potential in every child

In 2024–2025, Ascend Charter School students achieved record-breaking proficiency and growth on New York State assessments—earning us a place in the top 10% of schools across New York. We're proud of every student who made that possible, and we'd love for yours to be next!

Limited seats remain for 2026–2027. Apply today. Reach our enrollment team at enroll@ascendlearning.org or call/text 347-227-6070. Assistance is available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Why Enroll at Ascend Charter Schools?

Academic Excellence

Ascend students consistently achieve higher scores than district, city, and state averages on the NY State exams, preparing them for long-term success. Our rigorous curriculum challenges students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Explore our academic results here.

A Warm and Supportive Community

Ascend families love our welcoming environment, where students, teachers, and families build strong, meaningful relationships that support each child’s growth. Our passionate teachers create a nurturing and engaging learning experience, ensuring every student feels valued and empowered.

Inspiring Learning Spaces

Our schools feature safe, clean, and vibrant classrooms that reflect our deep respect for students and educators, creating an environment where learning thrives. Thoughtfully designed spaces inspire curiosity, collaboration, and a strong sense of belonging for every child.

Sports & Special Opportunities

At Ascend, students explore their passions through a dynamic selection of specials and sports that vary across schools, including capoeira, art, dance, theater, chess, and basketball. Every student has the opportunity to discover new interests and develop their talents.

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Meet Ascend student Kingston, and his parents Kurt and Raven Ellis!

“Kingston feels valued here in every day-to-day interaction with his teacher. Every time that we're going to pick him up, she has some feedback to give us.

One of the most exciting parts about witnessing Kingston's growth is how it's accelerated from the foundations in kindergarten. The transparency and the communication that the teachers provide all throughout the year puts you at ease.”

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Hear from Ascend educator and parent Suewayne Burke

“I love the culture of Ascend for families, for students and for staff. It's very welcoming, very warm, very inviting, and it just feels like a good place to be.

I've been a part of the Ascend community [as an educator] for a lot of years now, and I align with the vision and the values of Ascend. And when it came time for me to become a parent, Ascend was the only choice for me.”

Find an Ascend School in your Brooklyn neighborhood by clicking on our interactive map.

Our Schools

Brownsville

Bushwick

Canarsie

Cypress Hills

East Brooklyn

East Flatbush

Flatbush

Join Ascend Charter Schools

Apply today and join a network of caring, committed teachers who see the brilliance in every child.

We welcome students of all abilities and backgrounds. Application information:

You may submit an application to more than one Ascend school using this application.
Our waitlist priorities include siblings, in-district residents, and children of Ascend staff.
We accept all students regardless of prior academic achievement.
Separate applications must be filled out for each sibling.
Applications and waitlists do not “roll over” from year to year; be sure to re-apply even if you’re currently on an Ascend waitlist.

Any questions? Email enroll@ascendlearning.org

Frequently asked questions

Ascend conducts an annual lottery to fill open seats across all of our schools. Those who apply will have their application processed and will be offered a seat based on seat availability.

In accordance with the law, we give preference to residents of the Community School District (CSD) in which an Ascend school is located and to the siblings of students currently enrolled in a school operating under the same charter. We also give preference to students whose parents work for Ascend Learning or one of our schools.

Once enrolled at any level, a student can remain with an Ascend school through high school graduation. Complete the online application now.

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No; there is no entrance exam for our schools. Ascend schools are open to all students, and no student is denied a seat based on mental or physical ability, athletic performance, special needs, or language proficiency.

Once students are enrolled, we administer diagnostic tests in English language arts and mathematics to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses. These tests help teachers and instructional leaders understand the specific learning needs of each student. The results of the tests have no bearing on a student’s enrollment at the school.

Yes; Ascend schools are open to all students, and no student is denied a seat based on special needs.

Our student services, teachers, and school leadership teams are committed to creating an inclusive and integrated space for all students, and we have developed systems and procedures that target and support students with academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. We work with the Department of Education’s Committee on Special Education to create, modify, and fully implement a student's individualized education plan (IEP).

We are committed to preparing our students for a life of boundless choice, ensuring that they understand that no test should ever act as a barrier in reaching their lifelong goals. We conduct benchmark tests that are summative assessments conducted throughout each term to evaluate students' academic performance and provide them with the most effective support. We also administer the New York State exams in English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in grades 3-8. In grades 4 and 8, the New York State Science exams is also administered.

Cultivating self-reliant test-taking skills is crucial for students to develop confidence in their capabilities and achieve success in their educational journey.

No; Ascend schools are not co-located with Department of Education schools or with other charter schools.

Ascend schools are housed in inviting, custom-built or newly-renovated buildings where every design detail is chosen to communicate our high aspirations for teaching and learning at Ascend. In these spaces, school leadership teams can focus entirely on instruction and on forging the school’s distinctive culture rather than negotiating a space shared with other another school. For more information about our schools and their locations, click here.

As part of the application to attend Ascend, all applicants are asked to rank their preference for the Ascend school they would most like to attend. If accepted at more than one school, we will reserve a seat only at the highest ranked school to which a child was accepted. The child’s name will be removed from the lists of any school ranked lower. If you are not offered a seat at your highest-ranked school(s), you will remain on the wait list for any schools ranked higher.

If you choose not to rank schools on your application, preference will be determined based on the proximity of each school to the child’s address.

Ranking a school higher or lower does not affect the child's chances of being offered a seat at a particular Ascend school.