● Enrollment
Her Future Starts Here.
We are building a community where every girl is seen, heard, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our school is intentionally designed with girls at the center. Through a joyful, academically rigorous, and supportive learning environment, we nurture confidence, curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
✨ FAQs about Enrollment & Our Program
We’ve put together answers to some of the questions families ask most often to help you navigate the enrollment process with confidence.
Still have questions or want to learn more about Kwenda Collegiate? Our Enrollment Team is here to help and would love to connect with you!
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Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School is located at 2520 Church Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225.
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For Kindergarten, families may apply to Kwenda in the year their child turns 5, students enrolling in Kindergarten for Fall 2027 will have been born in 2022. All completed applications are entered into our randomized lottery for available K–2 seats.
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The quickest and easiest way is online via this link. The application takes only a few minutes, and no documents are required at this stage. After you submit, your daughter is entered into our lottery for K–2 seats, and we’ll keep you updated along the way.
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Our Enrollment Team is happy to help. You can reach us by call or text at 646-687-7255, and we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
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As a public charter school, Kwenda uses a blind lottery to ensure every family has an equal chance at a seat. Once you apply, your daughter is entered into the lottery for her grade. Students are selected at random until all available seats are filled, and all remaining applicants are placed on a waitlist. If a waitlist space opens, we’ll reach out to you immediately.
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The lottery for the 2027–28 school year will be held publicly on April 3, 2027, in accordance with state law. If your child is offered a seat, we will notify you by email, phone, and mail.
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If a seat becomes available, we will contact families directly in waitlist order. Waitlists often move—especially over the spring and summer—so there’s still a strong chance of receiving an offer.
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No. Kwenda is tuition-free, just like any public school. There is no cost to apply or enroll.
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Absolutely. Kwenda is a public school and serves all learners, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, and students who receive related services. Our team works closely with families to ensure every girl gets the support she needs.
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Families can schedule a tour by calling our Main Office at (646) 687-7255.
“It’s important to me that my daughter attends a school where care is wrapped around her. She should feel comfortable to take academic risks and challenge herself. A place where she’ll never hear ‘Girls aren’t good at math’. That’s Kwenda.”
— SOME WORDS OF WISDOM FROM A KWENDA FOUNDING FAMILY