From hundreds of NYC schools to a focused, evolving shortlist
For families exploring Kindergarten/Elementary, Middle, and High School.
ShortlistED helps families turn the overwhelming NYC school directory into a personalized shortlist based on known admissions requirements and priorities, what matters to their child, and what the family learns through visits and research.
Three perspectives. One clear shortlist.
Choosing schools is not only about finding highly rated programs. ShortlistED looks at each school from three perspectives so you can spend less time sorting through the myriad of options and more time exploring schools that may belong on your list.
Admissions Alignment
Organizes schools using available eligibility requirements and admissions priorities, including geographic and academic considerations when applicable.
It helps identify schools that may warrant closer attention or additional verification. It does not predict whether a student will receive an offer.
School Fit
Compares schools with the preferences your family selects, such as:
- Location and commute
- School size
- Academic interests
- Music, theater, arts, athletics, and other activities
- Learning environment
- Programs and services
- Other priorities that matter to your child
You decide which factors matter and how important each one is.
Family Evaluation
Turns school visits, research, ratings, and observations into a shared evaluation.
Family members and other trusted participants can record impressions, leave comments, and rate schools so that your shortlist develops as your family learns more.
From a huge school universe to a manageable search
Tell us about your student
Select the admissions level and provide the information needed to understand the student's search.
Choose what matters
Identify the qualities your family values and give more weight to the priorities that matter most.
Explore a focused school list
Review schools organized by admissions alignment and personal fit. See useful details, understand why a school appears, compare options, and identify information that still needs verification.
Refine the list together
After researching or visiting schools, add family ratings and comments. ShortlistED helps organize those impressions into an evolving family-ranked list.
An exploration and organization tool, not an offer predictor
ShortlistED helps families identify, compare, and organize schools for further exploration. It does not have access to future applicant pools, other families' rankings, or every admissions decision, so it cannot predict whether a student will receive an offer.
Always confirm current admissions requirements, priorities, deadlines, and program information through official sources.