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Charter Schools Directory
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Charter schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 86 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 63,821 students in 41 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.

Schools
86
Reported students
63,821
Offer high school grades
32
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 86 of 86 schools; student–teacher ratios for 86; format for 86. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Find charter schools in New Jersey by city

More public charter schools in New Jersey

Asbury Park

Bridgeton

Clifton

East Brunswick

East Orange

Egg Harbor Township

Elmer

Englewood

Ewing

Frelinghuysen

Galloway

Garfield

Hamilton

Hamilton Twp

Irvington

Kearny

Lake Como

Lakewood

Millville

Morristown

Neptune

New Brunswick

Passaic

Perth Amboy

Princeton

Red Bank

Roebling

Somers Point

Somerset

Sparta

Teaneck

Vineland

Willingboro

Woodland

Frequently asked questions about New Jersey charter schools

How many charter schools are in New Jersey?

The 2024–25 federal data includes 86 open public charter schools in New Jersey, with reported enrollment of 63,821 students across 86 schools reporting enrollment.

How can I find charter schools near me in New Jersey?

Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter New Jersey charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.

Are charter schools free in New Jersey?

Yes. Charter schools in New Jersey are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.

What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in New Jersey?

Both traditional public schools and charter schools in New Jersey are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the New Jersey education agency.

Are there virtual charter schools in New Jersey?

Federal records identify 0 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in New Jersey. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.

Does this page rank the best charter schools in New Jersey?

No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.