The application for the
2025-26 school year is OPEN.
BRICK Buffalo Academy is a tuition-free public charter school rooted in Buffalo, open to all, and designed to help students thrive—in the classroom and in life. Apply now for grades K -3 and join us for the full school journey.
Ready to apply?
To enroll, the first step is to complete the Enroll Buffalo Charters application. Mark BRICK Buffalo Academy as your first choice.
The BRICK Wealth Fund
When you enroll and attend BRICK Buffalo Academy, you’re able to join the BRICK Wealth Fund. Through the Fund, you’ll receive a $350 deposit into a special wealth-building savings account. This deposit will seed wealth for your child’s long term future. It’s our way of investing in your child and setting them on a path to a thriving future.
Enroll today and receive a $350 deposit into a wealth-building account.
- Build early savings for your child’s future education
- Save money with a tax-advantaged fund
- Unlock the potential for additional deposits from BRICK down the road*
*Certain conditions apply; more details to come.
To join the BRICK Wealth Fund and receive the deposit, enroll by starting your application.
Enrollment process
Enrolling at BRICK Buffalo Academy is easy. You can apply through Enroll Buffalo Charters, an application process that is available to all Buffalo families looking to access some of our city’s greatest schools. It only takes 5 minutes to apply.
Apply through the Enroll Buffalo Charters website
Applying to BRICK Buffalo Academy takes just 5 minutes.
- Apply through the Enroll Buffalo Charters website—the centralized application, lottery, and waitlist system for participating schools.
- Create an account and family profile, then apply to multiple schools in one place, right from your phone or computer.
- Be sure to rank BRICK Buffalo Academy as your top choice.
- Alternatively, you can also apply in person at our school.
Get matched
- If you apply by the initial admissions deadline, you'll hear back in mid-April with your lottery results.
- If you don't receive an offer through the lottery, your child will be placed on the waitlist and may be admitted on a rolling basis as seats become available.
- If you miss the initial deadline, you can still apply at any time and will receive updates on a rolling basis.
Register your child
Congratulations! Your child has been offered a seat at BRICK Buffalo Academy for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Once you’re notified, register by accepting the offer and submitting the required documents:
- Student’s birth certificate or Passport
- Student up to date immunization records
- Parent/Guardian Government Issued ID
- Proof of Residency
- Proof of Guardianship, if applicable
- BRICK Buffalo Academy Registration Form
Orientation
Over the summer, we’ll host events and share resources to welcome you. You’ll have a chance to meet the BRICK Buffalo Academy community—including school leaders, teachers, parents, and students—and get support with preparing for the school year.
First Day
School starts mid-August! We’re excited to welcome you and kick off the school year.
Get application support
We’d love to share more about our school with you. We’re also here to help if you have questions or need support filling out your application.
Schedule a call
Enrollment Specialist: Jessica Young
Call or text: (716)-306-2571
Email: jyoung@brickbuffalo.org
Book a school tour
Why choose BRICK Gateway Academy?
Dedicated teachers
Led by Buffalo-born administrators and a diverse team of educators, we create joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences.
A community of excellence
We know it takes a village, so we’re committed to supporting the whole family, including flexible 1:1 support, an extended school day, free transportation, Fun Fridays, and free after-school programs.
Joyful classrooms
With 2 teachers and one aide per classroom, small class sizes, technology-supported curriculum, and interactive academics, we spark curiosity, social-emotional growth, and knowledge-building for every child.
FAQs
Learn more about the application and enrollment process.
The application for the 2025-2026 academic year is open, and our application can be found exclusively on the Enroll Buffalo Charters website. We encourage interested families to contact our main office or click below to visit the enrollment website.
Enroll Buffalo Charters is a school application and enrollment process that is available to all Buffalo families looking to access some of our city’s great school options. Families new to Buffalo can visit www.enrollbuffalocharters.org and create an account. Parents apply to all participating schools on one application, from their phone or desktop, ranking schools in order of preference.
Yes, although the best time to apply for the next school year is by the lottery deadline (usually early April). Applying by the lottery gives you the best chance of the school having open seats. Some schools have openings even after the lottery. Even if the lottery deadline has passed, you are encouraged to apply.
No. This website is a portal for applications, not enrollment. Families will be notified of enrollment by the schools to which they apply.
If a public charter school receives more applications than it has open seats available, the school conducts a lottery. Names are drawn at random through a computer program and families are notified automatically. After the lottery has been drawn, students will either be given an enrollment offer or be added to school waitlists. Students may be accepted at more than one school.
To participate in the lotteries, applications must be received before the lottery deadline (usually early April). Following this date, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If a school is fully enrolled, then students will be placed on a waitlist. Families are encouraged to apply even if the lottery deadline has passed.