PAVE is a K-8 college-preparatory charter school that lays the foundation for a productive and choice-filled life.

We build our students brick by brick; equipping them with the academic, social, and emotional skills that they need to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, overcomers, and leaders in their communities.
years of lasting impact in the Red Hook community
Average Number of Students per Class
of teachers report that PAVE Academy is fun and joyful
At PAVE, our classrooms are bright in aesthetic and vibrant with learning. Teachers and students engage with one another enthusiastically and embrace the challenge and rigor of the work with joy. We believe that a life and love of learning starts here.

Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Our elementary school nurtures a love of learning through engaging, hands-on experiences and a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth, creating a joyful and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

5th - 8th Grade
In the middle school, we empower young scholars to take ownership of their learning, cultivate their passions, and develop the skills needed to excel in high school and beyond.

“I love PAVE because I appreciate the way they tap into my son. They let him know that he’s great. They let me know that I am doing great as a parent.”
Stefanie McDonald
PAVE 4th Grade Parent
PAVE accepts applications for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. Apply to PAVE today and start your child’s journey to success!
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Empowerment in action! PAVE is excited to be hosting the Red Hook Justice Center on Saturdays this Fall for Play With Purpose—where basketball, mentorship, life skills, and community come together. Serving 16–21-year-olds, this program is already off to an amazing start. 🏀
#paveredhook #redhookjusticecenter
¡Empoderamiento en acción! PAVE se complace en presentar el Centro de Justicia de Red Hook este otoño para Jugar con Propósito, un programa donde el baloncesto, la mentoría, las habilidades para la vida y la comunidad se unen. Este programa, dirigido a jóvenes de 16 a 21 años, ha tenido un comienzo increíble. 🏀
Empowerment in action! PAVE is excited to be hosting the Red Hook Justice Center on Saturdays this Fall for Play With Purpose—where basketball, mentorship, life skills, and community come together. Serving 16–21-year-olds, this program is already off to an amazing start. 🏀
#paveredhook #redhookjusticecenter
¡Empoderamiento en acción! PAVE se complace en presentar el Centro de Justicia de Red Hook este otoño para Jugar con Propósito, un programa donde el baloncesto, la mentoría, las habilidades para la vida y la comunidad se unen. Este programa, dirigido a jóvenes de 16 a 21 años, ha tenido un comienzo increíble. 🏀
Strong leadership inspires strong communities — and Principal Cook models that every day.
From empowering her team to building confidence in students, she leads with love, intentionality, and purpose.
Thank you, Principal Cook, for everything you do to make PAVE a place where students believe, achieve, and succeed.
Un liderazgo sólido inspira comunidades fuertes, y la directora Cook es un ejemplo a diario.
Desde empoderar a su equipo hasta fomentar la confianza en los estudiantes, lidera con amor, intencionalidad y propósito.
Gracias, directora Cook, por todo lo que hace para que PAVE sea un lugar donde los estudiantes crean, logren sus objetivos y triunfen.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #NoLimits #BrightStartsVibrantFutures #LiftEveryVoice #LoveisJustice
Strong leadership inspires strong communities — and Principal Cook models that every day.
From empowering her team to building confidence in students, she leads with love, intentionality, and purpose.
Thank you, Principal Cook, for everything you do to make PAVE a place where students believe, achieve, and succeed.
Un liderazgo sólido inspira comunidades fuertes, y la directora Cook es un ejemplo a diario.
Desde empoderar a su equipo hasta fomentar la confianza en los estudiantes, lidera con amor, intencionalidad y propósito.
Gracias, directora Cook, por todo lo que hace para que PAVE sea un lugar donde los estudiantes crean, logren sus objetivos y triunfen.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #NoLimits #BrightStartsVibrantFutures #LiftEveryVoice #LoveisJustice
Our PAVE 8th graders are exploring their next steps! 🎓 They visited the Business of Sports School to learn how passion and career can go hand in hand. They even had a special tour guide for their visit, a PAVE grad from the class of 2025! We are preparing today for tomorrow’s success.
¡Nuestros alumnos de 8.º grado de PAVE están explorando sus próximos pasos! 🎓 Visitaron la Escuela de Negocios Deportivos para aprender cómo la pasión y la carrera profesional pueden ir en mano. ¡Incluso contaron con un guía especial para su visita, un graduado de PAVE de la clase de 2025! Nos preparamos hoy para el éxito del mañana.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #PAVEPride #NoLimits #BrightStartsVibrantFutures
Our PAVE 8th graders are exploring their next steps! 🎓 They visited the Business of Sports School to learn how passion and career can go hand in hand. They even had a special tour guide for their visit, a PAVE grad from the class of 2025! We are preparing today for tomorrow’s success.
¡Nuestros alumnos de 8.º grado de PAVE están explorando sus próximos pasos! 🎓 Visitaron la Escuela de Negocios Deportivos para aprender cómo la pasión y la carrera profesional pueden ir en mano. ¡Incluso contaron con un guía especial para su visita, un graduado de PAVE de la clase de 2025! Nos preparamos hoy para el éxito del mañana.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #PAVEPride #NoLimits #BrightStartsVibrantFutures
Middle School applications for 2026–2027 are now OPEN for PAVE Academy! Apply today and join our family.
¡Las solicitudes para la escuela intermedia 2026–2027 en PAVE Academy están ABIERTAS! ¡Aplica hoy y únete a nuestra familia!
Middle School applications for 2026–2027 are now OPEN for PAVE Academy! Apply today and join our family.
¡Las solicitudes para la escuela intermedia 2026–2027 en PAVE Academy están ABIERTAS! ¡Aplica hoy y únete a nuestra familia!
Curiosity in Action! PAVE`s 7th grade scientists got hands-on with genetics by extracting DNA straight from strawberries in our science lab!
¡Curiosidad en acción! Científicos de séptimo grado de PAVE se pusieron manos a la obra con la genética extrayendo ADN directamente de fresas en nuestro laboratorio.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool
Curiosity in Action! PAVE`s 7th grade scientists got hands-on with genetics by extracting DNA straight from strawberries in our science lab!
¡Curiosidad en acción! Científicos de séptimo grado de PAVE se pusieron manos a la obra con la genética extrayendo ADN directamente de fresas en nuestro laboratorio.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool
🎉 PAVE celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! From music and art to language and food, we honor the cultures and contributions that enrich our school community every day.
🎉 ¡PAVE celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Desde la música y el arte hasta el idioma y la comida, honramos las culturas y contribuciones que enriquecen nuestra comunidad escolar cada día.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #NoLimits #LoveisJustice #HispanicHeritageMonth
🎉 PAVE celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! From music and art to language and food, we honor the cultures and contributions that enrich our school community every day.
🎉 ¡PAVE celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Desde la música y el arte hasta el idioma y la comida, honramos las culturas y contribuciones que enriquecen nuestra comunidad escolar cada día.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #NoLimits #LoveisJustice #HispanicHeritageMonth
Our middle school students had an amazing time building teamwork and friendship at Red Hook Ball Fields! From fun challenges to collaborative games, students strengthened their communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
¡Nuestros estudiantes de secundaria se divirtieron muchísimo fomentando el trabajo en equipo y la amistad en los campos de Red Hook! Desde divertidos desafíos hasta juegos colaborativos, los estudiantes fortalecieron sus habilidades de comunicación, resolución de problemas y liderazgo.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #TeamBuilding #Teamwork
Our middle school students had an amazing time building teamwork and friendship at Red Hook Ball Fields! From fun challenges to collaborative games, students strengthened their communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
¡Nuestros estudiantes de secundaria se divirtieron muchísimo fomentando el trabajo en equipo y la amistad en los campos de Red Hook! Desde divertidos desafíos hasta juegos colaborativos, los estudiantes fortalecieron sus habilidades de comunicación, resolución de problemas y liderazgo.
#PAVE #PAVERedHook #MoreThanASchool #TeamBuilding #Teamwork
PAVE is a tight-knit community of dedicated and passionate individuals, who are determined to see our students succeed in and out of the classroom.
