Olmsted / City Honors Application & Testing Information | 2027 - 2028
Students in Grades 4–11, whether BPS or non-BPS, must register in-person at the Central Registration Center (33 Ash Street, Buffalo, NY 14204, Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–3:30 pm) to take the admission test on a Saturday. Students in BPS Grades 4 are tested in schools unless opting-out. Students in BPS Grades 6 & 8 required to opt-in permission slip.
Application
To obtain an application, visit the Central Registration Center or view an online application:
2027 - 2028 Frederick Law Olmsted #156 Grades 5-12 / City Honors #195 Grades 5-9 Application
Testing Location
Admissions testing will take place at:
Frederick Law Olmsted School #156
319 Suffolk Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Important Dates
Saturday Testing Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
10/17/2026 | October 9, 2026 |
11/7/2026 | October 30, 2026 |
11/21/2026 | November 6, 2026 |
*Your child may only test 1 time per school year for Olmsted and City Honors admission.
Student Testing Letter to Parents/Caregivers:
In-School Testing for Current BPS Students in | Grade 4
All 4th grade students are automatically scheduled to take the test at their home school.
If you would like to decline the in-school testing, please check "opt-out" box in the form below:
Current BPS 4th Grade Students Letter/Opt-Out Form
In-School Testing for Current BPS Students in | Grades 6 and 8
Current BPS 6th and 8th Grade Students
Please contact your school administrators for more information about in-school testing. Students testing at their current school DO NOT need to submit an application.
Current BPS 6th and 8th Grade Students Letter/Opt-In Permission Slip