Charter High Schools in New Jersey
New Jersey has 32 public charter schools offering high school grades (9–12) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 17 cities.
- Charter high schools
- 32
- Students at these schools
- 42,607
- Median students per teacher
- 15.8
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 32 of 32 schools; student–teacher ratios for 32; format for 32. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter high schools in New Jersey by city
Newark6
- Great Oaks Legacy Charter School · Pre-K–12
- LEAD Charter School · 9–12
- Marion P. Thomas Charter School · Pre-K–12
- North Star Academy Charter School · K–12
- People's Achieve Community Charter School · K–12
- TEAM Academy Charter School · K–12
Camden2
- Camden's Promise Charter School · Pre-K–12
- Leap Academy University Charter School · K–12
Somerset2
Ewing1
Garfield1
Hamilton1
- McCorristin Charter School · K–12
Hoboken1
- Hoboken Charter School · K–12
Lake Como1
- Academy Charter High School · 9–12
Lakewood1
Neptune1
Passaic1
Perth Amboy1
Somers Point1
About this New Jersey high school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 9–12, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter high schools in New Jersey: common questions
How many charter high schools are in New Jersey?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 32 open public charter schools in New Jersey offering at least one grade from 9–12, located in 17 cities.
How do I find charter high schools near me in New Jersey?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the high grade-level filter.
Are charter high schools in New Jersey free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter high schools in New Jersey?
No charter schools offering high school grades in New Jersey report a virtual format in the 2024–25 federal data. Confirm current options with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter high schools in New Jersey?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.