Uncommon Schools (UNCG) is a non-profit organization that manages a network of public charter schools in the northeastern United States. The organization was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York City. UNCG operates 55 schools in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, serving over 20,000 students. The organization's mission is to prepare low-income students for college and to provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life. UNCG has received numerous awards and accolades for its work, including recognition as a leader in the charter school movement.