I have traveled across the nation, and you are one of the most inspiring teams I have ever witnessed. North Star is a mecca of hope and college promise for our children.

Newark Mayor Cory Booker

What does Brooklyn East mean to me? It’s a family that loves each other and are together to help each other.

Student

Brooklyn East Collegiate

What I love is when teachers see a scholar struggling, they don't ignore the issues and move on to the next curriculum. They go above and beyond.

Uncommon Parent

For the first time in my teaching career, I feel like anything is possible. I am part of an inspiring professional team with one common goal: student success.

Suzanne Wasik

Dean of Students

Excellence Boys

We teach so our kids learn more and have fun doing it. By working hard and sweating the details, they won’t just get to college; they’ll thrive there.

David McBride

Principal

Rochester Prep Middle School – Brooks Campus

Our Charter Schools

Uncommon Schools is a network of free, public charter schools in Boston, Newark, Brooklyn, Rochester, New York and Troy, New York.

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Uncommon is a nonprofit network of charter schools in five cities: Boston, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy.

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A Typical Day

Each Uncommon school has its own daily schedule, but all share a longer school day, longer school year, and heightened focus on literacy and math.

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Our Charter Schools

Uncommon Schools is a network of free, public charter schools in Boston, Newark, Brooklyn, Rochester, New York and Troy, New York.

Uncommon Cities

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