Uncommon Kings Charter School NYC
Grades K-12 · 1084 Lenox Road · Brooklyn
Scott Schuster/Sean Gavin, Principal · 347-390-0460
About
Kings Collegiate Charter School, a K-8 institution in Brooklyn, is part of the Uncommon Schools network and is known for its highly structured, college-preparatory academic environment. The school consistently achieves strong academic outcomes, with ELA and Math proficiency rates at or near the 75th percentile citywide, reflecting a significant commitment to student success in core subjects. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with survey results indicating near-universal satisfaction regarding the school's overall climate and communication, often highlighting the dedication of the teaching staff and clear academic expectations. The school maintains a disciplined environment through a strictly enforced code of conduct, uniforms, and a merit/demerit system. While this approach contributes to order, student perspectives on fairness in conflict resolution and instances of bullying are somewhat less favorable than parent feedback. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for college from an early age, emphasizing a longer school day and year, and a significant homework load.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
70%
Math proficiency
70%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
89%76% response rate
Student survey · overall positive
73%
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$24.0MStudents: 1,262
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.