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What’s Special

Academic support built into the school day

The Downside

Few competitive sports and electives

Great Oaks Charter is a small 6–12 school with a longer school day and extra academic support. All classes are led by two teachers. Students meet daily in small advisory groups and are paired with a teacher-mentor who checks on their progress. The school is organized into four small “houses,” grouping students that stay together all seven years. The school has a focus on hands-on projects. Every Wednesday is a half day for students. 

In 6th grade, students read full novels like Hidden Figures and The Heart of a Samurai. They study ancient civilizations, and create visual art projects such as street murals. By 8th grade, students read works like To Kill a Mockingbird. In history, they examine original sources from ancient Egypt, Greece, and African civilizations, debate different perspectives, and work together on projects that bring the past to life.

In addition to regular classes, high school students may take electives such as journalism, yearbook, dance, drama, space science, and criminal justice. They can study French or Spanish. There are also support classes tied to Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Daily “Focus” periods provide extra help in biology, algebra, global history, and literature. Seniors complete a final portfolio presentation in front of a panel, reflecting on their work across high school. Study abroad trips take select students to locations like Italy, France, Greece and the Dominican Republic.

Attendance needs improvement. Many students miss a month or more of school. This can slow learning for everyone, because teachers must spend time helping them catch up. 

Middle school students may stay after school for homework help along with activities like photography, drama, cooking, and sports. High school students receive academic help after school and on Saturday. 

All high school students take a college and career readiness class and students visit college campuses starting in middle school.

Located in the West Village, the school is housed in the former Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic School building. The middle school opened in 2013, and the high school was added in 2022. As a smaller school, it only offers a few competitive sports. One perk, however, is that it has its own gymnasium. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION: The school serves students with disabilities in integrated classrooms, which include two teachers, one with special education training. Some classes also include student teachers from programs at New York University or Relay Graduate School of Education. (Lydie Raschka, interview and official reports, May 2026) 

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2024-2025 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
89%
82% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
47%
53% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
86%
84% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
86%
82% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
8%
4% Citywide Average

From the 2024-25 School Quality Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
67%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
3.0

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2024-2025 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
50%
49% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
54%
52% Citywide Average

From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
0%
51% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
87%
92% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2024-25 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
320
Asian
2%
Black
33%
Hispanic
59%
White
3%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
82%
Students with disabilities
32%
English language learners
9%

From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
88%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
45%
28% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From the 2024-25 School Quality Report

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
87%
85% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2024-2025 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
40%
19% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
19% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
25%
8% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
8%
3% Citywide Average
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Contact & Location

Location

240 Bleecker Street
Manhattan NY 10014

Trains: 6 Line to Spring St; B Line, D Line to Grand St; F Line, M Line to Delancey St-Essex St; J Line, Z Line to Bowery

Buses: M9, M14A, M15, M15-SBS, M103, B39


Contact

Principal: Conor Lynch

Parent Coordinator: Trixy Bloise

Phone: 212-233-5152

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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