GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL

GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the GREAT OAKS KATHLEEN SHERRY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 211 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL, located on Delancey Street in New York City’s Lower East Side, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is part of the broader Great Oaks network, which is distinguished by its unique "tutor-corps" model. Under this framework, students receive intensive, daily small-group instruction from professional tutors who often live in the community and are embedded within the school day, ensuring that academic support is integrated directly into the core curriculum.

The school’s mission emphasizes both rigorous academic preparation for college and the cultivation of strong character development. By maintaining a high-dosage tutoring environment, Great Oaks aims to close the opportunity gap for its students, providing personalized attention that traditional classrooms often cannot accommodate. The school fosters a college-going culture, focusing on equipping students with the critical thinking skills and academic foundation necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL at (212) 233-5152 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.