Parents can apply for FREE Universal Pre-K/Pre-K for All online at  www.myschools.nyc, or by calling 718-935-2009. When applying, please be sure to use our school code – XADO to choose St. Francis Xavier Pre-K for All.

Admissions to St. Francis Xavier School for Grades K-8 is a three-step process:

• First, parents must click here to complete an ADMISSIONS APPLICATION -- once you have submitted your Admissions Application, you will be able to apply for Financial Assistance (see Scholarships for more information);
• Second, parents must provide all required documents and meet academic requirements; and
• Third, parents must then call (718) 863-0531 to schedule an interview at the school.

Following the interview and reading and math screening, parents will be notified about the admissions status of their child or children.

Admissions Deadlines

For the 2022-23 school year: Our online Admissions Application opens on December 1, 2021 for students entering Pre-K 3 and 4, and Grades K through 8. The earlier families complete both the Admissions and the Financial Assistance Applications (including all required documents), the sooner they will receive decisions regarding acceptance and financial awards (note: Pre-K students are not eligible for financial assistance).

For the 2021-22 school year: Admissions Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis. New students are continuously accepted.

Age Qualifications

For the 2022-23 school year:
3 year old Pre-K: must be 3 years old by: December 31, 2022
4 year old Pre-K: must be 4 years old by: December 31, 2022
Kindergarten: must be 5 years old by: December 31, 2022

For the 2021-2022 school year:
3 year old Pre-K: must be 3 years old by: December 31, 2021
4 year old Pre-K: must be 4 years old by: December 31, 2021
Kindergarten: must be 5 years old by: December 31, 2021

Click here to apply for Universal Pre-K/Pre-K for All through the Department of Education, New York City.