GJA is an all boys school, serving students in grades 6-8.

George Jackson Academy accepts students entering Grades 6 and 7.

No, GJA is an independent, nonsectarian school. It has no religious affiliation and is not run by the Archdiocese of New York. However, GJA honors Lasallian values: 1) Contributing positively to the community 2) Doing one’s personal best 3) Being open to intellectual, social and spiritual growth 4) Communicating love and understanding in every interaction We welcome students of all faiths.

On a school-wide level, all students take ERB tests that help assess progress against common benchmarks; these assist in our mission to help students earn admission and scholarships to competitive high schools, many of which rely on similar admissions tests.

When selecting new students to join our community, we look at several areas: the student’s academic performance at his current school, admission test results and performance on Simulated School Day, a mock school day (by invitation only). We admit students who will have successful academic careers as well as fully participate in the school community. Ideal candidates typically have 3's and/or 4's or a B average on report cards and no negative disciplinary reports.

Applicants will sit for the The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, which measures students’ verbal and quantitative abilities. The test is one piece of your son’s file, and there is not a cutoff score.

No, he does not need to take an additional test. Please include the results of the either the ISEE or SSAT with the student’s application.

Yes. Students from Westchester, Long Island, Connecticut and New Jersey are welcome to apply.

No. George Jackson Academy does not provide bus service for its students. However, we do provide students with student MetroCards based on how far they live from the school. The majority of our students travel from all over New York City via public transportation. At a parent’s/guardian's request, we will try our best to pair new students with a Travel Buddy, another GJA student traveling to the same neighborhood or a similar route to and/or from school.

No. There is not an application fee to apply.

Yes. 100% of students receive financial aid. Each year GJA students receive more than $2,000,000 in financial aid to attend. Our mission is to serve the brightest students regardless of income. Depending on your family’s financial situation, some families pay $40 a month, some $200. Each family pays something. George Jackson Academy is determined to keep tuition affordable for all families. Do not let finances get in the way of applying.

The goal of George Jackson Academy’s High School Placement Program is to ensure that every graduate is admitted to a private day, boarding, parochial, or specialized public high school best suited for him. The placement program prepares students and parents for the high school admissions process. Check out our Impact page for more info.

Admission decisions and enrollment contracts, which include your financial aid award and tuition amount will be released together on February 13 at 4:00 PM, pending submission of the admission and financial aid applications, as well as all required documents by the December 9 deadline.

A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of enrollment. A student’s tuition and fees may be paid in full at the time of enrollment or by following an interest-free 10-month payment plan beginning in September and ending in June, due by the 15th of each month.

Admission decisions and enrollment contracts, which include your family’s financial aid award and tuition amount, will be released together on February 13 at 4:00 PM, pending submission of the admission and financial aid applications, as well as all required documents by the December 9 deadline.