Does Democracy Prep Public Schools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Democracy Prep Public Schools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Democracy Prep Public Schools. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Democracy Prep Public Schools?

33% of Democracy Prep Public Schools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Democracy Prep Public Schools 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Democracy Prep Public Schools?

Teacher (151) , Operations Manager (11) , Special Education Teacher (9) , English Teacher (7) , Middle School Teacher (7) , Lead Teacher (6) , Social Worker (6) , DREAM Coach (5) , High School Teacher (5) , Assistant Principal (4) , Finance Associate (4) , Registrar (4) , Teacher, Secondary School (4) , Administrative Manager (3) , Curriculum Specialist (3)

What are the pros of working at Democracy Prep Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good but that’s it" ((in 22 reviews)); "Staff are great and kind" ((in 21 reviews)); "The team is great" ((in 15 reviews)); "A lot of good professional development" ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are great" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Democracy Prep Public Schools according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours: school day really started at 7:30am and kids did not leave until 4pm." ((in 50 reviews)); "No work life balance in the space" ((in 32 reviews)); "Many school counselors and social workers do not follow up with chronically absent children and leadership doesn't help." ((in 21 reviews)); "Extra Long Hours" ((in 18 reviews)); "outs, students have few tangible rewards for positive behavior or academic achievement, leading to a culture where doing the bare minimum feels sufficient." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Democracy Prep Public Schools layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Democracy Prep Public Schools layoffs and their outlook for job security at Democracy Prep Public Schools in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Democracy Prep Public Schools locations?

New York , Las Vegas , Camden , Bronx , Baton Rouge , Washington , San Antonio , Harlem , Harlem , North Las Vegas , Dobbs Ferry , Massapequa Park , Austin , Erie , Hershey , Philadelphia , Boston , Harlem , East Harlem

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2.9

33% would recommend to a friend

(453 total reviews)

Tameka Royal

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27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

2.1

Work/Life balance

Democracy Prep Public Schools has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 453 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Democracy Prep Public Schools employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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453 reviews

5.0

Jul 8, 2026

Supportive colleagues but limited autonomy

Learning support associate

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people who support you

Cons

Less autonomous than expected as usual

5.0

Jan 5, 2026

Teaching @ DP can vary by campus

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-pay is pretty good! when I was there, there were always opportunities to earn bonuses (e.g. tutoring after school)

Cons

-hour can be long, depending on your school leader. Frustrating part is that there were a lot of times when deliverables felt like busy work. -if you’re a veteran teacher the PDs stop helping you grow, because they’re targeted towards new teachers (makes sense since there’s a high turnover rate, applies to pretty much all nyc charter schools). Depending on your leadership team, you may stop getting feedback or at least not as frequent as new teachers

5.0

Mar 3, 2025

It's been quite a turnaround but I'm in it to win it!

Principal

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Brilliant, dynamic people who believe in the brilliance of our kids. Opportunity to advance in your career. Opportunities for professional development (both internal and external)

Cons

Grueling daily grind. Lack of resources at times.

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Assistant Principal (2026-2027 School Year)

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Associate Director of Compliance, Special Services

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