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George Jackson Academy

Independent school · Grades 6–8

New York, NY

104 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

In New York, New York, George Jackson Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 78 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
78
Teachers
14.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of independent elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 85 independent elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    123’11–12118’13–14132’15–16138’17–1878’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    620
    728
    830

    Student body

    Black53%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Two or more races15%
    Asian9%

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    Questions about George Jackson Academy

    What grades does George Jackson Academy serve?

    George Jackson Academy serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend George Jackson Academy?

    About 78 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at George Jackson Academy?

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