City Tests
These are optional tests that families can request for entrance into programs or schools that offer specialized instruction and enrichment opportunities.
Test | Date |
| Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) | January 27 |
State Tests
These tests are required by NY State Education Department, including those that may be used to meet graduation requirements.
Test | Date |
| New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) | This test must be taken within the first 10 days of enrolling in school. |
| New York State Regents | June 17, 22, 23, 24 |
| New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) | March 8 - June 11 |
| New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA) | April 19 - 29 |
| New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT) | April 19 - May 28 (Speaking)
May 17 - 28 (Reading, Writing, Listening) |
| New York State Grades 3–8 Math | May 3 - 14 |
| New York State Grades 4 and 8 Science (written) | June 7 - 11 |
National Tests for College Admissions
These are tests offered to students nationwide. New York City schools administer these tests during the school day.
Test | Date |
| SAT/PSAT School Day | March 4, 24, April 13 and 27 |
| PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test | See the College Board's website |