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Uncommon Schools (Uncommon) is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. Uncommon builds uncommonly great schools by developing and managing philosophically aligned, highly accountable, and geographically linked networks:

    Excellence Charter Schools, NY
North Star Academy Charter Schools, NJ
Collegiate Charter Schools, NY
True North Public Schools, NY
Preparatory Charter Schools, NY


All of our schools are predicated on standards-based instructional models, proven curricula driven and informed by assessment, and highly structured environments.

Uncommon Schools also relies on the strength of the passionate, talented, and driven professionals who work within our schools and our organization. We are always looking for all stars to join our team. To learn more about career opportunities at Uncommon, please click on one of the following links.

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Our schools have posted exceptional results. For 2009 academic results, please click here.

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