The 2026 Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools for 2027-28

CALLING ALL 8TH GRADERS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER STARTING ON AUGUST 24 AT 9:00am ET!

Registration for TACHS internet and phone registration closes October 28, 2026 at 11:00pm!

Follow these three easy steps:

  • Select Your High School of Choice: click here to locate your school of choice in our School Finder (select “High Schools” to filter your selection. See below for available virtual tours, open houses and TACHs Prep Courses!
  • Review system requirements and devices required for testing prior to registration.
  • Click here to register online — starting at 9:00am ET on Monday, August 24, 2026. The window closes at 11:00pm ET on Wednesday, October 28, 2026!
  • You can also register by calling 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247). Once registration is completed, you will receive an email with your test session date/time/code. Students will be randomly assigned to a session at 8:30am or 10:00am on their diocese-aligned test date (no time preference accepted). Read the email thoroughly for other important information and “next steps.”
  • You may also access your test session date/time/code at tachsinfo.com. No paper notifications will be sent.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS AND TIMELINES

WHO

Students in the eighth grade during the 2026-2027 school year wishing to apply for fall 2027 admission into Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens and the Diocese of Rockville Centre Long Island are eligible.

WHEN

  • Archdiocese of New York: Friday, November 6, 2026
  • Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens: Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • Diocese of Rockville Center (Catholic High Schools of Long Island): Saturday, November 7, 2026

WHAT

  • The remote online TACHS test is designed to measure school aptitude and scholastic achievement in Reading, Mathematics, and Language.

HOW

Start by viewing the 2026 TACHS Parent Calendar. You can find more information by clicking here for the detailed 2026 Registration Instructions.

Beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, there will be two ways to register:

  • Via the Internet (Preferred): visit www.tachsinfo.com; or
  • By phone at 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247). Open from 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday–Friday and 10:00am to 2:00pm  Saturday–Sunday (Eastern Time).
  • Please register by one method only, duplicate registrations will result in a processing fee.
  • LAST DAY TO REGISTER: October 28, 2026

Students requesting an extended time accommodation must send an email to Carmen Leon at secondary.schools@adnyeducation.org by Friday October 2, 2026. The form can be found online by clicking here.

Other important deadlines:

  • Deadline to enter high school choices: Friday November 7, 2026
  • Deadline for submitting applicant records to high schools: December 9, 2026
  • ADNY admissions release date: Wednesday January 20, 2027

FEE

A registration fee of $78 per student, payable by credit card, debit card or pre-paid card. Debit cards will be processed as credit transactions, and processing will be at the discretion of each individual’s bank.

The fee will include a student handbook, test materials, and the reporting of scores to THREE high schools of your choice.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Go to www.tachsinfo.com or call the toll-free number 1-866-61TACHS (1-866-618-2247).

NEW! These Catholic High School Fairs are scheduled for September. Join us!

Virtual Tours, Open Houses and TACHs Prep Courses are Now Available at the Following High Schools. Click here or on your choice of links below to view them:

Note: for Open House updates at other High Schools in the Archdiocese of New York please click here to view and locate the web addresses of other schools that may be of interest.

Important Links: 2026 TACHS Parent Calendar. You can find more information by clicking here for the detailed 2026 Registration Instructions.

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