Application Process
Application for Admission 2026- 2027
Welcome to the online submission portal at Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Where Do I Get An Application? Applications for Admission are available in English, Spanish and French and can be downloaded on school’s website at www.drlenaedwardscharterschool.org
Applications can also be obtained from Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, 509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City 07304.
Who May Submit an Application;
Applications can be submitted to Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, 509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City 07304. Attn: Admissions Dept. Applications can be hand-delivered to the same address.
Applications can be submitted online at www.drlenaedwardscharterschool.org. Applications from the previous year cannot be carried over beyond the school year applied for.
Additional Information Required
Jersey City Residents; Non-Residents:
Jersey City residents and non-residents may apply to DLEACS. Jersey City residents will receive preference.
Kindergarten Cut Off;
Kindergarten applicants for 2026-2027 will only be valid if your child will turn five on or before October 1, 2026. Kindergarten applicants with siblings enrolled in DLEACS are exempt from the lottery.
For the academic school year (26-27)
Applications can be submitted online at www.drlenaedwardscharterschool.org. Applications from the previous year cannot be carried over beyond the school year applied for.
Jersey City Residents; Non-Residents:
Jersey City residents and non-residents may apply to DLEACS. Jersey City residents will receive preference.
Application Deadline '26-'27: (FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS):
Applications must be received on or before 5:00 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026. Lottery Date: FOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY is scheduled for Thurs., March 12, 2026. The Lottery drawing will be held at Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School at 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria, 509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City, 07304.(Your presence is optional).
Application Deadline '26-'27: (FOR GRADES 1-8):
Applications must be received on or before 5:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026. Lottery Date: FOR INCOMING 1ST GRADE– 8TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY is scheduled for Thurs., March 19, 2026. The Lottery drawing will be held at Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School at 6:00 pm in the school cafeteria, 509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City, 07304. (Your presence is optional)