Best charter schools in Newark (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 10 schools in Newark, New Jersey. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 168The Gray Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 265Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary73% Math proficiency · 702 students
- 361Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary55% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 448Discovery Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Middle37% Math proficiency · 99 students
- 543Link Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary30% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 639Philip's Academy Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 730 students
- 732Roseville Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary32% Math proficiency · 285 students
- 826Newark Educators Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 142 students
- 921New Horizons Community Charter SchoolNewark · Charter Elementary19% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 1010LEAD Charter SchoolNewark · Charter High5% Math proficiency · 333 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gray Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 67.7 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 2 | Robert Treat Academy Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 65.1 Top 50% | 73% Math proficiency | 702 |
| 3 | Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 61.4 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 4 | Discovery Charter School Newark · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Charter | 48.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 99 |
| 5 | Link Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 43.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 6 | Philip's Academy Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 39.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 730 |
| 7 | Roseville Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 32.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 8 | Newark Educators Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Charter | 25.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 142 |
| 9 | New Horizons Community Charter School Newark · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 21.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 10 | LEAD Charter School Newark · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 9.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 333 |
The Gray Charter School in Newark leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Newark with a Success Index (US) of 67.7. Of the 10 schools shown, 10 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Jersey charter schools rankings, every school on the Newark page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Newark?
The Gray Charter School in Newark, New Jersey ranks first among charter schools in Newark with a Success Index (US) of 67.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 317).
How are charter schools in Newark ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.