Top 10 Best New Jersey Magnet Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 84 magnet public charter schools serving 58,397 students in New Jersey.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in New Jersey are Princeton Charter School, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School and Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Jersey magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in New Jersey (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
Grades: K-8
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
The Gray Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Elysian Charter School Of Hoboken
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1460 Garden Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 876-0102
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Jersey City Global Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201) 744-2444
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Soaring Heights Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Riverbank Charter School Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 Hornberger Ave
Roebling, NJ 08554
(609) 499-4321
Grades: K-3
| 154 students
Rank: #1010.
Learning Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1111.
Unity Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Evergreen Place, Suite A
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-1808
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1313.
Hoboken Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
713 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 963-0222
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #1414.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1515.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1717.
Teaneck Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-9600
Grades: K-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1818.
North Star Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Grades: K-12
| 6,352 students
Rank: #1919.
Beloved Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #2020.
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Macarthur Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-12
| 1,253 students
Rank: #2121.
Englewood On The Palisades Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 West Demarest Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 569-9765
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #2222.
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2323.
The Ethical Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 984-4151
Grades: K-8
| 380 students
Rank: #2424.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Halsey St, 2nd Fl.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 623-0222
Grades: 4-8
| 105 students
Rank: #2525.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Woodside Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Grades: K-8
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #2727.
Ridge And Valley Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1234 State Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-1114
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #2828.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ 08318
(856) 358-2472
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
Rank: #2929.
Philip's Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #3030.
Vineland Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 Pennsylvania Ave.
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 691-1004
Grades: PK-8
| 433 students
Rank: #3131.
Red Bank Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Oakland Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 450-2092
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Grades: K-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hudson Arts And Science Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Midland Ave
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Watchung Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(877) 643-4064
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bridgeton Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
790 East Commerce Ave
Millville, NJ 08332
(856) 497-8202
Grades: K-4
| 119 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in New Jersey?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in New Jersey include Princeton Charter School, Hatikvah International Academy Charter School and Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in New Jersey?
84 magnet public charter schools are located in New Jersey.
What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?
New Jersey magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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