7 New Public Schools Will Open In NYC Next Fall, Mayor Says

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos have announced plans for the city to open seven new public schools by next fall.

The move will provide expanded access to career technical education and better support students with print-based learning disabilities, while continuing to increase seat capacity in neighborhoods with overcrowded schools, officials said on Monday.

The schools will open in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.

“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.”

The seven new schools that will open in September 2025 are:

The Bronx STEAM Center

The Bronx STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Center will encompass Bronx high schools in districts 8, 10 and 11. This school will focus on strengthening academic readiness, advancing equity by empowering the most vulnerable learners, engaging students through relevant coursework and real-world experiences.

Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy

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

Middle School of Innovation will be located in district 21 in South Brooklyn and will serve grades 6-8. The school will be provide a dynamic education that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

HBCU (Historically Black College & University) Early College Prep High School

A first-of-its-kind New York City Public Schools model, and is an innovative, 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

Northwell School of Health Sciences (NSHS) is a first-of-its-kind healthcare high school created in partnership with Northwell Health, NYC Public Schools, and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Opening in September 2025 in Woodside, Queens, NSHS is a best-in-class approach to healthcare career pathways aligned to Northwell's workforce needs, starting in high school.

Queens International High School

Queens International High School, in partnership with the International Network for Public Schools, will serve newly arrived multilingual learners and their families. The school will leverage students' diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds to create a collaborative, academically-stimulating, and nurturing community that prepares students for postsecondary success. Queens International High School will be in district 24 in Queens.

Staten Island Rise Academy P.S. 89

Staten Island Rise Academy seeks to empower every student with unique needs to reach their full potential through individualized instruction and supportive learning environments, fostering independence and inclusion within the community.

“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,” Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos. “By focusing on flexibility, engagement, and inclusivity, these schools will be designed to foster a learning environment where every child can thrive.