City officials announced on Monday that seven new public schools will soon open in NYC, offering more classroom space and more support for students with learning disabilities.
Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the news on May 5. They said the schools will open across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in time for the 2025-2026 school year.
The schools will help provide more access to technical education, provide programs for children with print-based learning disabilities and increase seating in neighborhoods with overcrowded schools.
“We know it takes a city to raise a child, and our administration understands that investing in our children’s education is investing in the future of our city,” Adams said. “As the mayor of the largest school district in the nation, I’m committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter where they live.”
Collectively, the schools add nearly 4,000 new seats to classrooms in the boroughs. They range from elementary to high school and will be open by September.
“Each of these schools embodies an innovative model tailored to meet the unique needs of our diverse communities and to equip students with skills for an evolving future,” Aviles-Ramos said. “By focusing on flexibility, engagement, and inclusivity, these schools will be designed to foster a learning environment where every child can thrive.
The new schools
Bronx
The Bronx STEAM Center
School Districts 8, 10 and 11
The Bronx STEAM Center will encompass Bronx high schools in Districts 8, 10 and 11. The school will focus on strengthening academic readiness, advancing equity by empowering the most vulnerable learners, and engaging students through relevant coursework and real-world experiences.
Brooklyn
Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy
School District 17
Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy builds on the success of the South Bronx Literacy Academy, serving students who have demonstrated challenges in learning to read and may be at risk for dyslexia and language-based learning difficulties. This school will serve grades 2-8 and will be in District 17 in Central Brooklyn.
Middle School of Innovation
School District 21
Middle School of Innovation provides an education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By leveraging digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and assistive tools, this school will personalize learning to meet the diverse needs of students. Middle School of Innovation will be located in district 21 in South Brooklyn and will serve grades 6-8.
Queens
Historically Black College and University Early College Prep High School
School District 29
A tuition-free, early college high school offering college courses and the HBCU experience beginning in 9th grade. Scholars attending HBCU Early College Prep will earn up to 64 college credits for an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from the HBCU-Delaware State University (DSU) and are guaranteed admission to DSU. HBCU Early College Prep High School will be located in district 29 in Queens.
Northwell School of Health Sciences
Created in partnership with Northwell Health, NYC Public Schools, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Opening in September 2025 in Woodside, Queens, NSHS takes an approach to healthcare career pathways aligned to Northwell’s workforce needs, starting in high school. Students will gain direct access to career-aligned training, mentorship, and real-world experience in healthcare.
Queens International High School
School District 24
Queens International High School, in partnership with the International Network for Public Schools, will serve newly arrived multilingual learners and their families.
Staten Island Rise Academy P.S. 89
Will work to empower students with unique needs to reach their full potential through individualized instruction and supportive learning environments, fostering independence and inclusion within the community.
