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Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School

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Grades: Kindergarten–Grade 8
Students (2025–26): 565

Source: NJ Department of Education, 2025–26 fall enrollment. This is the total reported for the school or network, not the number of available seats.

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243 Woodside Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School: Woodside Avenue Grades K-8

243 Woodside Ave, Newark, NJ 07104 973-481-9001 Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School: Heller Parkway Grades K-8

18 Heller Parkway, Newark, NJ 07104 973-481-9001

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About this school

Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade in Newark’s North Ward. Established in 1999, it operates from two nearby locations (243 Woodside Avenue and 18 Heller Parkway) and runs its own admissions process rather than Newark Common App.

Programs and services reported by the school:

Bilingual and multicultural focus: strong emphasis on Spanish-language acquisition, cultural heritage, and bilingual communication; the school reports strong outcomes for its multilingual learners.
Academics: core subject instruction with fine arts and technology programs.
Family resources: parent engagement programming and a summer meal program.

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Admissions details above are reported by the school. Reported enrollment for 2025–26 is 565 students (NJDOE).

Uniform / dress code: Top: Teal Bottom: Black
Before / after school care: After school: Information on After School Care: We offer an afterschool program administered by the Director of Policies and Procedures for students in all grade levels. In addition, the Supplemental Education Services (SES) provider KUMON provides afterschool services four days a week.
Transportation: All public elementary school students (grades K-8) who live more than two miles from their school and all public secondary school students (grades 9-12) who live more than two-and-a-half miles from their school are entitled to NJ Transit bus tickets. For more information: https://www.nps.k12.nj.us/departments/sba/operations/pupil-transportation/bus-tickets-faqs/
Sports and activities: ISAAC program STEM labs, National Junior Honor Society chapter (grades 6–8)

Network details

Grades served across the network: Kindergarten–Grade 8
School day: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Phone: 973-481-9001
Founded: 1999
Students (2025–26): 565
Students per teacher: 14:1
Student devices: 1:1 student devices
State recognition: Designated a Model ESL Program by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Site type: Single Location
State reporting name: Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School

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