For the 2025 school year, there are 86 charter public schools serving 61,710 students in New Jersey.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in New Jersey are Princeton Charter School, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School and Hatikvah International Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Schools in New Jersey (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
The Gray Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Grades: K-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1460 Garden Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Grades: K-8
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Grades: K-8
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverbank Charter School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Hornberger Ave
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4321
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4321
Grades: K-3
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Hoboken Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Grades: K-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1212.
Unity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
Rank: #1313.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1414.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1515.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Grades: K-12
| 6,476 students
Rank: #1616.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #1717.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1818.
Beloved Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Grades: K-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: #1919.
Teaneck Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #2020.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #2121.
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Macarthur Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Halsey St, 2nd Fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Grades: 4-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Englewood On The Palisades Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 West Demarest Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9765
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9765
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #2424.
Ridge And Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1234 State Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-1114
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-1114
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #2525.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 Woodside Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Grades: K-8
| 580 students
Rank: #2626.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #2727.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Grades: K-8
| 351 students
Rank: #2828.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #2929.
Vineland Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1480 Pennsylvania Ave.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 691-1004
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 691-1004
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #3030.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #3131.
Philip's Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Grades: PK-8
| 673 students
Rank: #3232.
The Queen City Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Seventh Street
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 753-4700
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #3333.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Grades: K-9
| 1,181 students
Rank: #3434.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Market Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Grades: K-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #3535.
Environment Community Opportunity (Eco) Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 Carpenter Street, Bridgevi
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Camden, NJ 08102
(856) 963-2627
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked charter public schools in New Jersey include Princeton Charter School, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School and Hatikvah International Academy Charter School.
How many charter public schools are located in New Jersey?
86 charter public schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey charter public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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