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

GJA 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 a reading comprehension test and the the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, which measures students’ verbal and quantitative abilities. This is just one part of the applicant's file, and there is no 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 no application fee.

Yes. 100% of students receive financial aid. Each year GJA students receive more than $1,000,000 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 $50 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 financial aid awards will be announced via email on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 4:00PM. To ensure timely processing, all required materials for each application must be submitted by the deadline.

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Tuition and fees can either be paid in full at enrollment or through an interest-free 10-month payment plan. Payments are due by the 15th of each month, starting in September and ending in June.

Admission decisions and financial aid awards will be announced via email on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 4:00PM. To ensure timely processing, all required materials for each application must be submitted by the deadline.