All students are guaranteed a seat at their neighborhood (or zoned) elementary school, and many districts have zoned middle and high schools.  If the elementary, middle and high schools to which your family is zoned are satisfactory, you are lucky and do not have to become involved in the New York City public school admissions process.   If you do not like your zoned school or live in a district without a zoned middle or high school, New York City has the most extensive school choice system in the United States with over 1,800 public schools in which there are many great schools available that will meet your children’s and family’s needs. To help you navigate the admissions process, call 311 or contact or visit a family welcome center near your home to learn about the educational options available to your family.