Zeta Charter Schools

Zeta Charter Schools

Operates next-generation public elementary schools

Overview

Zeta Charter Schools builds and operates elementary schools in New York City, focusing on high academic standards paired with a social-emotional and mindfulness program. Its schools use a whole-child approach to prepare students for leadership and participation in the modern economy, with classrooms designed to support learning and well-being inside and outside school. The company differentiates itself by integrating rigorous academics with deliberate social-emotional development and mindfulness, and by pursuing rapid growth to expand its model across NYC public schools. Its goal is to transform the public education landscape in New York City by opening more high-performing schools and growing its network.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Zeta Charter Schools

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Why Zeta Charter Schools is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Education

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • ED.gov approved $10.79 million CSP funding on June 30, 2026.
  • Zeta opened Queens campuses for 2025-2026 and announced Flushing leadership May 6, 2026.
  • Revelio counted 437 employees in March 2026, up 33.6% since 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Zeta sued the U.S. Department of Education in January 2026 over $217,559.
  • Queens expansion across Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Flushing strains leadership and classroom quality.
  • Any NYC charter authorization slowdown freezes Zeta’s growth and employer story.

What makes Zeta Charter Schools unique

  • Emily Kim and Jessica Sie built Zeta’s whole-child, high-academic charter model.
  • Zeta spans Bronx, Inwood, and Queens with a standardized school-launch playbook.
  • Z Combinator institutionalizes replication, not just one-school excellence.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

14%
BXTimes
Oct 7th, 2024
Zeta Charter Schools, Ballet Hispánico partner for Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Zeta Charter Schools partnered with the Ballet Hispánico to host a special Hispanic Heritage Month event on Monday, Sept. 30.

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