Charter Schools

The following organizations are charter schools or are charter management organizations (CMO) that oversee a network of high-performing schools.

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Achievement First, New Haven, CT & Brooklyn, NY - Non-profit charter school management organization that operates a growing network of high-performing, K-12 public schools in Connecticut and New York.

Democracy Prep Charter School, New York, NY & Rhode Island - The mission of Democracy Prep Charter School is to educate responsible citizen-scholars in grades 6-12 to succeed in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship.

Harlem Village Academies, New York, NY - Operates charter schools to change the lives of students and set a higher standard for public education in our nation.

KIPP, San Francisco, CA (with nationwide schools and regional organizations) - National network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life.

Leadership Public Schools, San Francisco, CA - Prepares students, regardless of background, for success in college.

National Collegiate Preparatory Public Charter High School, Washington, DC - Committed to bringing out the best in each student by finding her or his passion and promoting it through unique educational, extracurricular, and extended day programs.

Uncommon Schools, New York, NY - Starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college.

UNO Charter School Network, Chicago, IL & New Orleans, LA - UNO manages eight charter schools in Chicago and one in New Orleans, making it the second-largest charter holder and the largest direct-service charter school management firm in Illinois, as well as one of the nation's largest Hispanic-based charter managers.