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NYC Public Schools: gifted testing

Dates and requirements change. Always confirm with NYC Public Schools directly. Last checked: 2026-10-23 · district website

Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs

Grades K-5

NYC does not use a gifted test. Kindergarten applicants are evaluated by their pre-K teacher, or interviewed and nominated by early childhood experts if they are not in a public pre-K. Students entering grades 1-4 qualify on report card grades.

Published criteria

  • Grades 1-4: a 3 or 4 in math, reading and writing on the latest report card, and no 1 in math, reading, writing, social studies or science in any marking period of the current year. source

Deadlines

  • Kindergarten application (2027-01-22): Applications open December 9, 2026 and close January 22, 2027; offers March 30, 2027. source
  • Grades 1-4 application (2027-05-07): Applications open April 19, 2027 and close May 7, 2027; offers June 10, 2027. source

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