At a Glance
A Lasallian brotherhood opening doors for high-achieving boys, regardless of means
Best suited for
Families with a son entering sixth grade who is academically capable and would thrive in a small, all-boys, character-focused environment — especially families for whom the price of private school would otherwise be a barrier.
What stands out
- Mission-driven model that serves academically capable boys from low-income families, with the published tuition reflecting program cost rather than what most families actually pay
- Lasallian tradition explicitly woven into the curriculum through the head-heart-spirit framework and a focus on courage, integrity, empathy, and leadership
- Small, all-boys middle school spanning grades 6-8 that builds a tight brotherhood across three grade levels
- Strong reputation among parents for academic rigor and high school placement, often described as a 'hidden gem'
- A traditional liberal arts course of study covering humanities, mathematics, science, Spanish, and visual arts and music
Things to consider
- Boys only, and middle school only — families will need a separate plan for grades 9 through 12
- The Lasallian Catholic tradition is central to the school's identity; families should consider whether that framework fits their own outlook
- St. Mark's Place is a busy commercial corridor, not a leafy or suburban campus setting
- Admission is selective; the school is looking for high-achieving students, so the academic bar at entry matters
Identity
A Lasallian Catholic middle school with a deliberate mission to serve academically able boys from low-income families. The school is small and intentionally all-boys, building a tight brotherhood across three grades.
Community
Because the school recruits talented boys regardless of family income, the student body is racially and economically diverse in a way most private schools in New York are not. Reviews consistently describe a close brotherhood culture where teachers know students and parents well.
Neighborhood
The East Village is a dense, walkable Lower Manhattan neighborhood with a young, well-educated population alongside a noticeable share of residents living below the poverty line. The school sits on St. Mark's Place, a lively commercial stretch surrounded by a mix of long-standing neighborhood character and student-facing businesses.
Three subway stations are within roughly a 7-to-9-minute walk: the L at 1st Avenue (about 7 minutes), the F at 2nd Avenue (about 8 minutes), and the L at 3rd Avenue (about 9 minutes), making the commute manageable from multiple parts of the city.
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What Parents Are Saying
Overwhelmingly positive reviews praising academic rigor, transformative experience, brotherhood culture, excellent teacher communication, and strong preparation for high school. Parents describe it as a hidden gem and best decision for their sons.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Published quality ratings aren't available for GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in East Village.
- What grades does GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY serve?
- GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY?
- GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
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- GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY in?
- GEORGE JACKSON ACADEMY is in East Village, Manhattan.