City School District of Albany Pre-K Lottery Application
Applications must be received by March 14, 2025 in order to be included in the April 16, 2025 lottery drawing. Applications received after that time will be processed based on availability.
We offer two prekindergarten programs in the City School District of Albany:
This application is for the 4-year-old lottery only. A child must be 4 by Dec. 1 of the following school year to qualify for a pre-K 4 program.
The 3-year-old lottery will be held at a later date. Applications submitted for the 3-year-old program at this time will be disregarded.
*If multiple submissions are received for the same student, THE LAST SUBMISSION will be identified as final and official for purposes of the lottery process.
The following information is necessary to assist in state and federal monitoring efforts and will not affect a student’s assignment.
*If selecting ACAP Head Start prekindergarten program as a choice, please contact ACAP at (518) 463-3175, ext. 139. before submitting this application to confirm you meet the income requirements.
AFFIRMATION
I affirm that the information included in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee my child admission.
I understand that completing this application does not officially register my child. Upon being awarded a seat for the magnet PreK4 lottery, I will be required to officially register with Central Registration.
PLEASE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION CAREFULLY TO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE.