North Star Academy Charter School
This school network has 15 campuses. Find your child’s grade in the campus list and contact the school to confirm placement and current enrollment details.
- Grades
- Kindergarten–Grade 12
- Students (2025–26)
- 6,812
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.
How to apply
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Enrollment contact: 973-474-5114 · enroll@northstaracademy.org
In-person help: Application stations are set up at every North Star campus. Stop by 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to speak with office staff.
Campuses (15)
43 Alexander St, Newark, NJ 07106
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North Star Academy Alexander Street Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy Central Avenue Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Academy Clinton Hill Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Academy Downtown Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Academy Fairmount Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy Liberty Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy Lincoln Park Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy Lincoln Park High School Grades 9-12
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North Star Academy Lincoln Park Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Academy Vailsburg Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy Vailsburg Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Academy Washington Park High School Grades 9-12
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North Star Academy West Side Park Elementary School Grades K-4
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North Star Academy West Side Park Middle School Grades 5-8
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North Star Independence Park Elementary Grades K-1
Opening August 2026 (Ironbound)
Campus list from North Star Academy's campus list. Confirm campuses and grade openings with the school.
About this school
North Star Academy Charter School is Newark’s largest charter network, a tuition-free public school system serving kindergarten through 12th grade across 15 campuses. Founded in 1997 and part of the Uncommon Schools network, it offers an aligned college-preparatory program from kindergarten through high school.
Programs and services reported by the school:
- College preparation: Advanced Placement courses, SAT preparation built into the school day, and dedicated college counseling for seniors.
- Student support: special education inclusion, speech and language therapy, and English learner instruction.
- Activities: high school athletics in the Super Essex Conference (NJSIAA), middle school sports, robotics, and arts programs; elementary after-school offerings include music, dance, step, capoeira, yoga, and karate.
- After graduation: alumni support through the Uncommon Schools network.
No tuition and no entrance exam. Siblings of enrolled students receive priority in the Newark Common App lottery. Every campus hosts an application station during school hours. Stop by 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for in-person help.
Program details above are reported by the school. Reported enrollment for 2025–26 is 6,812 students (NJDOE).
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