Ps 171 Patrick Henry

PS/IS 171 emphasizes distinguished teaching that meets the needs of diverse learners. Their approach highlights using resources and technology to prepare students for college readiness and success in a competitive world.

PS/IS 171 (Patrick Henry Preparatory) participates in NYC Public Schools admissions, so families apply through NYCPS—primarily in MySchools (and, for 3-K/Pre-K, also by phone at 718-935-2009 or in person at a Family Welcome Center). (schools.nyc.gov) Key dates for Fall 2026/School Year 2026–2027 listed on the school site are: Middle School 10/15/2025 open, 12/12/2025 close, 04/15/2026 offers; Kindergarten 12/09/2025 open, 01/23/2026 close, 03/31/2026 offers; 3-K/Pre-K 01/14/2026 open, 02/27/2026 close, 05/12/2026 (Pre-K) and 05/19/2026 (3-K) offers. (ps171.org) Requirements are generally NYC residency plus age/grade eligibility (e.g., 3-K in the year a child turns 3, Pre-K for NYC children who turn 4 by Dec 31 of entry year, Kindergarten in the calendar year a child turns 5, and Middle School for NYC residents in 5th grade (or 6th grade if their elementary school ends in 6th)). (schools.nyc.gov) Priority categories vary by program, but NYCPS commonly uses priorities like zoned/zone and district priority, sibling priority, current-student priority (3-K/Pre-K), pre-K priority for kindergarten at the same DOE elementary school, and some Diversity-in-Admissions priorities; the exact priority groups for each PS/IS 171 program are shown on the program’s MySchools listing. (schools.nyc.gov) After offers are released, NYCPS uses waitlists to fill openings; applicants are typically automatically waitlisted for any higher-ranked choices than the program that made their initial offer, and families can also add/join additional waitlists in MySchools while they are open (middle/high waitlist offers generally require a response within seven calendar days). (schools.nyc.gov)