ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Discover a place where your child can grow…

We look forward to meeting you!

Welcome to Manhattan Christian Academy, where faith and excellence meet!

We are dedicated to nurturing our students' minds, hearts, and spirits through Christ-centered education. Join our vibrant community and discover a place where your child can grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

INQUIRY

Please click here to request information about enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year! The form on the next screen will show grades with available seats. 

APPLICATION  

Please click here to apply! 

If your child has an IEP/IESP, please call our main office at 212-567-5521 before completing an application. 

A non-refundable application fee must accompany each completed application. You will be able to track your admission status and, if necessary, reprint the forms and the completed application. 

  • $60 if submitted on or before May 31 (includes interview or testing)

    • If accepted, early registration fee: $325

  • $75 if submitted after May 31 (includes interview or testing)

    • If accepted, late registration fee: $400

INTERVIEW / ENTRANCE EXAM

An interview is required for students entering PS, PK, or Kinder, and an entrance exam is required for students entering grades 1 - 12.  After completing an application, we will call to schedule an interview or entrance exam for your child. 

  • For PS, students must turn 3 by April 15, 2026

  • For PK, students must turn 4 by September 15, 2026

  • For Kinder, students must turn 5 by September 15, 2026

OPEN HOUSE

We host a variety of Open Houses throughout the year. Your child may also schedule their entrance exam on these days, when applicable, after submitting a completed application. 

  • Check back soon for dates in March, April, and May!

DECISION

After a review of your application (including recommendation letters and final report card) and entrance exam, if applicable, you will be notified regarding acceptance.

ENROLLMENT

If your child is accepted, you will receive information on how to enroll, which includes a non-refundable registration fee. 

We appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you! 

If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact our school office at info@mcanyc.org or 212-567-5521.

Manhattan Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to MCA students. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission procedures, scholarship awards, athletic and other school-administered programs. We, however, preserve the right to deny admission to any individual who cannot benefit from enrollment based on past academic achievement, disqualifying handicap, or whose personal lifestyle is not in harmony with the stated philosophy and purpose of Manhattan Christian Academy.