The Girls Preparatory School of the Lower East Side, often referred to as “Girls Prep LES,” became the first all-girls, public charter school in New York City when it opened in 2005. Developed by the Public Preparatory Network and the Charter Schools Institute of the State University of New York, the school serves students in prekindergarten to eighth grade.
The expressed goal of Girls Prep LES is to put its students on a path to college and career readiness, with an emphasis on advanced science, technology, engineering and mathematics coursework at the middle school level. The school consistently achieves high test scores on the New York State science exam, and each year students celebrate “Ultimate Pi Day” with a 5-kilometer fundraising run.
The elementary and middle schools occupy the same facility, and the impressive, five-story building includes an art room, auditorium, cafeteria, library and gymnasium. Sports offered at Girls Prep LES include basketball, volleyball and fencing, with clubs centered on science, mathematics and student government. The school’s location at the eastern end of Houston Street means easy access to the city’s public amenities at East River Park and the Hamilton Fish Recreation Center.
Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
442 E Houston St,
New York, NY
School Details
Head of School
Rebekah Adamek
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
23%
State Average
20%
Math
15%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
357:1
Student Diversity
Female
99.7%
Male
<1%
Black
48.5%
Hispanic
44.3%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/14/2018
It was ok they prepared us well for high school. The girls were a bit of a mess and some if the school rules were unnecessary.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/2/2021
My Daughter had been coming to Girls prep les Elementary school since 2nd grade And I am so Happy I made the right chose. They really helped her and support her even on the most difficult subjects. The teachers are absolutely Amazing and so is principal Adamek And Ms. Tineo soo so helpful and caring...
11/9/2019
My daughter loves this school and that's what counts. She makes sure she does her best in her homework and make it to school on time. A big, big difference from her previous school!
11/20/2018
We came to Girls Prep from another charter school in the 4th grade. Now she attends the Middle School and is thriving better than I have ever seen her. My experience with Girls Prep has been a positive one. Everyone is willing to help in the success of the scholars. I am really happy with our choice...
8/3/2018
Stressed. This school seems like it might be a good fit for my daughter. She is rather excited about the upcoming school year. However the lack of support for 5th grade afterschool services is a downfall for me. This school only covers grades 6 - 8 leaving parents of newly entering 5th graders at th...
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List Price Range
$255K - $836K
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$1,100,529
% Renters
88%
Household Income
$83,336
% of College Grads
48.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,742 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
93.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- K to 2nd
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Parks in this Area
La Plaza Cultural
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Dry Dock Playground & Pool
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Joseph C. Sauer Playground
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
9th Street Community Garden Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Parque de Tranquilidad
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
John V. Lindsay East River Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Tompkins Square Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
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