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New Horizons Community Charter School

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Grades: Kindergarten–Grade 8
Students (2025–26): 356

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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Enrollment contact: 973-848-0400 · info@nhccschool.org

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45-59 Hayes St, Newark, NJ 07103

New Horizons Community Charter School Grades K-8

45-59 Hayes St, Newark, NJ 07103 973-848-0400 Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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About this school

New Horizons Community Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade at a single campus on Hayes Street in Newark’s Central Ward. Founded in 2010, it was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

Programs and services reported by the school:

STEM and character education: science, technology, engineering, and math instruction integrated into the daily schedule, alongside a mindfulness and wellness program.
Student supports: academic intervention, English learner instruction, and special education services.
Activities: athletics and student clubs.

No tuition and no entrance exam. Important: New Horizons uses Newark Enrolls, not Newark Common App, it is the only school in this directory on that system. Apply through the Newark Enrolls portal or contact the school directly.

Program details above are reported by the school. Reported enrollment for 2025–26 is 356 students (NJDOE).

Uniform / dress code: Top: Light Blue Bottom: Navy Blue
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: Basketball, cheerleading (girls), soccer (boys), volleyball

School details

Grades served across the network: Kindergarten–Grade 8
School day: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Phone: 973-848-0400
Address: 45-59 Hayes St, Newark, NJ 07103
Founded: 2010
Students (2025–26): 356
Students per teacher: 11:1
Student devices: 1:1 student devices
State recognition: Beacon Award from the Blue Schools of Excellence.
Site type: Single Location
State reporting name: New Horizons Community Charter School

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