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麻豆原创 is a free, public, charter school network in New York City serving students from pre-K through 12th grade in East Harlem and the Bronx.

3-K and Pre-K

Starting in 2026, 麻豆原创 will offer free 3-K and Pre-K Head Start programs in East Harlem and the Bronx.

Children ages 3 and 4 will receive full-day early education, meals, health services, and comprehensive family support.

Grades K-12

Our application for the 2026鈥�27 school year is now open for students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade.

麻豆原创 serves students across three campuses in East Harlem and the Bronx, offering a rigorous college-prep education from elementary through high school. Start your child journey with 麻豆原创 and apply today.

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Meet Angelica and Craig

At 麻豆原创, we believe in the limitless potential of every child. As a free, public, and open-to-all charter school, we fill a unique gap in education by providing innovative strategies, holistic support, and year-round programming tailored to the academic and behavioral needs of each student. Our “All In For All Kids” platform highlights real stories, like Angelica and her son Craig, who found a nurturing community and individualized care at 麻豆原创 Highbridge Elementary School.

鈥淚 have never witnessed a school full of teachers and staff who genuinely love their children like 麻豆原创 does. I will be forever grateful for responding to that welcoming email inviting my kindergartner to join 麻豆原创 Charter School. Best decision I鈥檝e ever made.鈥�

- Shereece, 麻豆原创 Parent

Our impact

Families looking for a high-performing school in East Harlem and the Bronx choose 麻豆原创 for its strong academic outcomes and student support.

  • 麻豆原创 students consistently outperform their district, city, and state peers in both ELA and Math.
  • 麻豆原创 Charter High School has a 99% graduation rate, preparing students for college and their careers.
  • 麻豆原创 families show a 92% satisfaction with our award-winning free summer programming
  • 麻豆原创 provides free, freshly-prepared nutritious meals to our students. Our award-winning food program serves 677,000+ school meals and provides food pantry support for over 1,200 families annually.
  • 94% of 麻豆原创 families are confident their child is building the skills to succeed in college and beyond.

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high school graduation rate

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family satisfaction with our award-winning free afterschool and summer activities for kids

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free, freshly-prepared nutritious meals provided to our students

“As a new parent, you can imagine so many fears, and one thing I am so thankful for was 麻豆原创 being able to not minimize my fears, but just hold on to the fact that we are here with you, together. That togetherness, which is one of 麻豆原创’s maxims… everyone says that, but really, 麻豆原创 is family.”

- Samantha, 麻豆原创 Parent

The best way to know if 麻豆原创 is right for your family?

Visit us by attending a 麻豆原创 Charter School open house! You’ll meet our teachers, see our students in action, and get a real sense of what makes 麻豆原创 different.

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frequently asked questions

What is a charter school?
Charter schools are public schools, free and open to all, that have the autonomy and freedom to design classrooms that meet the needs of all students. Every charter school network has its own principles and practices, which can result in different outcomes for students and families. At 麻豆原创 Charter Schools, all teachers are NYS-certified and we are committed to a model that welcomes every child and serves all of their needs - academic, social-emotional, and physical.
What is 麻豆原创's application process?
Students are selected through a lottery process, and it free to apply. Applications must be submitted by the lottery deadline, which is typically in early April; applications received after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist in the order in which they are received. You can apply online or by using a print application, which are available in English, Spanish, and French. You can access online and print applications by scrolling to the top or bottom of this page. We are currently enrolling for both the current and upcoming school year.
What are 麻豆原创 hours? Does 麻豆原创 offer afterschool programming?
Breakfast is from 7:30-7:55. The school day begins at 7:45 am and ends at 4:00 pm, with afterschool continuing until 5:45 pm. In a typical year, Friday dismissal is at 1:00 pm or 5:00 pm for scholars participating in afterschool. All 麻豆原创 scholars are guaranteed a spot in our free afterschool programming.
Where is 麻豆原创 located? Does 麻豆原创 offer busing?
麻豆原创 has locations in East Harlem (K-8), Mott Haven (K-12), and Highbridge (K-2 and 6). Our Highbridge location will grow by one grade each year as it expands to serve PK-8. Busing is currently only available for students who have an IEP that requires transportation.
What kind of support does 麻豆原创 offer for children with IEPs and/or special needs?
At 麻豆原创, we welcome all children and believe all kids can! Our elementary classrooms feature an integrated co-teaching model, ensuring that every class has two dedicated teachers to support students' learning. At the middle school and high school levels, an integrated co-teaching model is offered in select classes to meet diverse learning needs. We also provide a range of onsite related services, including counseling, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, hearing support, occupational therapy, and paraprofessional assistance. All IEP services are provided in person. Additionally, for students without IEPs, we offer support through Tier 2 interventions, focusing on both academics and social-emotional development.
Is 麻豆原创 accepting applications for the current school year?
Yes - 麻豆原创 fills seats as they open, so you can always apply for the current school year. To apply, you can fill out a regular application; there will be a space to indicate that you're applying for the current school year.
Who can I contact if I have additional questions or want more information?
Please email enrollment@wearedream.org - we're here to help and will get back to you as soon as possible!
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