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2027-2028 School Year Lottery InformationGo to top
Welcome to Greater Brunswick Charter School (GBCS).
We are a public charter school of choice serving students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Eligibility
GBCS is open to all students from New Brunswick, Highland Park, Edison, and surrounding districts, based on available space.
Enrollment is determined through a random lottery. The following groups receive preference:
- Siblings of current GBCS students
- Residents of New Brunswick, Highland Park, and Edison
No admission test is required.
Kindergarten age requirements follow each district’s cut‑off date. Please check your home district’s Board of Education. Examples include:
- New Brunswick: October 15
- Highland Park: October 1
- Edison: October 1
Application Window
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be accepted from:
September 22, 2026 - February 24, 2027
Important notes:
- Applications submitted after the February 25, 2027 lottery will not be included in the lottery, they will be put on the waitlist.
- Applications apply only to the school year selected and do not carry over.
- Only one application per student is allowed; duplicates will be withdrawn.
- Providing false information may result in removal from the lottery or school.
To apply, please use our online lottery system, Lotterease. An email address is required.
- Application link:
https://app.lotterease.com/cgi-bin/sl_V2_1.pl?account_id=460&nav=Parents_Registration - Parent login page:
https://www.lotterease.com/parent_login.html?account_id=460
Lottery Event
The 2027-2028 Admission Lottery will take place on:
Thursday, February 25, 2027 at 5:30 PM
All applications recieved within the application window will be included.
Lottery results will be sent via email and text message on the day of the lottery/ Families will have 24 hours to accept the offer.
Students not selected will be placed on the 2026-2027 Wait List.
If your child is not offered a seat during the 2027–2028 school year, a new application must be submitted for the following year.
September 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
November 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
December 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
January 26, 2027 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
February 16, 2027 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
November 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
December 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
January 26, 2027 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
February 16, 2027 at 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM