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What makes a Brilla education so Brilliant?

Parents love that Brilla provides a content-rich education in a safe, loving environment, developing confident, courageous students who attend the best high schools.

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Our Free K-8 Schools Offer:

Communication

You can reach your child’s teacher easily, and you always know what’s happening on campus and in the classroom.

Daily Electives

Let your child pursue their passions by choosing one of our many electives and participating in daily art, P.E., music and dance.

Afterschool Care

We know your work day ends after classes finish, so we offer an optional after-school program.

Great Food

We’ve revamped our food offering so your child receives healthy meals they love to fuel their learning.

Middle School

We are proven to prepare your child to get them into the best high schools in NYC with scholarships.

Honest FAQs

Is Brilla really Free?

Yes! Our schools are completely free, and so is applying.

What about school supplies, transportation, and uniforms?

We provide your child with all their school supplies and cover the cost of their field trips. Every new student also receives a free uniform shirt. Transportation is free for all those who qualify based on where you live.

How does the lottery work?

If any of our schools receive more applications for a grade than we have seats, we will hold a student lottery. The student lottery for the Bronx schools will be held on April 2, 2025 and are announced live. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Students who are not offered a seat during the lottery will be placed on a waitlist. As families accept or decline their lottery offers, waitlist students are notified of availability. Every child has an equal opportunity to be admitted to Brilla, though there is siblings of students and children of staff receive a slightly higher weight in the lottery.

How does Brilla compare to nearby schools?

We compare well! We outperform nearby district schools as well as NY state schools. Fill out the “start here” form to learn more.

How old does my child need to be to qualify for K?

Your child needs to be born between 01/01/2020 and 12/31/2020 to apply for Kindergarten.

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Six schools in the Bronx.

With six free schools and free transportation, there is a Brilla school accessible to all Bronx families. Complete the first part of your application in just 30 seconds, and we’ll call to help you finish it.

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