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See all active Newark charter schools side by side: grades, enrollment, and how to apply.

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All active Newark charter schools in one place. Compare grades, enrollment, and the application each school uses, then open a school profile for addresses, locations, and resources.

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6 school and network listings shown. Student counts describe enrollment, not available seats or school quality.

Comparison of active Newark charter schools: grades, Pre-K, enrollment, campuses, application route, and contact information
List position School Grades Pre-K Students (2025–26) Per teacher Campuses How to apply Website State report
1 KIPP Newark Public Schools Kindergarten–Grade 12 No 6,600 22:1 12 Newark Common App Visit website for KIPP Newark Public Schools (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for KIPP Newark Public Schools (opens in a new tab)
2 LEAD Charter School Grade 10–Grade 12 No 269 49:1 2 Direct school application Visit website for LEAD Charter School (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for LEAD Charter School (opens in a new tab)
3 Marion P. Thomas Charter School Pre-K–Grade 12 Yes 1,270 23:1 4 Newark Common App Visit website for Marion P. Thomas Charter School (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for Marion P. Thomas Charter School (opens in a new tab)
4 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Pre-K–Grade 12 Yes 2,133 33:1 7 Newark Common App Visit website for Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (opens in a new tab)
5 BRICK Gateway Academy Kindergarten–Grade 12 No 823 31:1 3 Newark Common App Visit website for BRICK Gateway Academy (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for BRICK Gateway Academy (opens in a new tab)
6 North Star Academy Charter School Kindergarten–Grade 12 No 6,812 35:1 15 Newark Common App Visit website for North Star Academy Charter School (opens in a new tab) NJ performance report for North Star Academy Charter School (opens in a new tab)

Enrollment figures are from New Jersey Department of Education 2025–26 data. Counts for school networks include all of their campuses. Confirm grades and availability with each school before applying.

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Open a school profile to see locations and resources, then follow the application route listed there. Our How to apply page walks through each application step by step.