Prospective Freshman – Class of 2031
To facilitate the admissions process, please follow the steps below:
1. Register for the TACHS Exam
All prospective students must take the Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (TACHS) on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The deadline to register is October 28, 2026.
Register at www.tachsinfo.com or call 1‑866‑618‑2247.
To be considered for Preston, you must take this exam.
2. Complete Your TACHS Registration Packet
After registering, you will receive a packet with testing details and required forms.
When completing these forms, list Preston High School (code #219) as your first choice.
Your TACHS scores will automatically be sent to the three schools you select.
3. Take the TACHS Exam
The TACHS exam will be administered on November 6, 2026.
Preston’s TACHS code is 219.
4. Register for the Preston Scholarship Exam
Students who list Preston as their 1st or 2nd choice on TACHS may register for the Preston Scholarship Exam.
Scholarship consideration includes:
- Academic records
- TACHS scores
- Scholarship Exam results
Scholarship Exam Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Registration Link: Scholarship Exam Registration
5. Attend an Open House in October
Meet our faculty, explore our campus, and learn more about our programs.
Click here for Open House dates.
6. Schedule a Shadow Day
Spend a full day with a freshman ambassador and experience life as a Preston student beginning October through December.
Schedule here: Shadow Day
7. Submit Your Applicant Record
After the TACHS exam, Preston must receive your Applicant Record, which includes:
- 6th, 7th, and first‑quarter 8th grade transcripts
- Standardized test scores
- Attendance record
Catholic grammar schools automatically send Applicant Records to the high schools listed on the TACHS form.
Public, charter, or private school students must download the form at www.tachsinfo.com.
Your school must complete the form and mail or fax it directly to Preston.
Fax Number: 718-863-6125
Mailing Address:
Preston High School
Office of Admissions
2780 Schurz Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
Deadline: All Applicant Records must be submitted by December 10, 2026.
8. Admissions Decisions
Preston reviews TACHS scores and Applicant Records.
Scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional TACHS performance, high scholarship exam results and strong academic records.
Notification of acceptance and scholarship awards will be mailed and emailed on January 20, 2026, after 4 PM.
9. Next Steps After Acceptance
Students who are accepted will receive detailed instructions on how to enroll directly to Preston through our online registration system.
This includes completing the official Preston enrollment process and submitting the registration fee to secure your place.
10. Enrollment & Placement
Once registration is complete, families will receive an Enrollment Packet with instructions to finalize enrollment. This includes:
- Creating a new enrollment account
- Submitting the enrollment fees
- Selecting a payment plan
- Attending the Placement Test and Uniform Measurements on March 14, 2027
For any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions:
Phone: 718‑863‑9134 ext. 131 or 132
Email: Victoria Lococo, Head of Recruitment
Email: Maya Ranot, Recruitment Associate