Charter schools in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City has 11 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 6,653 students. Of these, 9 offer elementary grades, 10 middle grades, and 3 high school grades. The median school has 16.6 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 11
- Reported students
- 6,653
- Median students per teacher
- 16.6
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 11 of 11 schools; student–teacher ratios for 11; format for 11. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Jersey City
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BelovED Community Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighBelovED Community Charter | K–12 | 1,573 | 22.2 | In person |
| Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 383 | 14.2 | In person |
| Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHigh | K–10 | 1,272 | 12.1 | In person |
| Jersey City Community Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 561 | 15.6 | In person |
| Jersey City Global Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 423 | 18.4 | In person |
| Jersey City Golden Door Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | Pre-K–8 | 662 | 16.6 | In person |
| Kindle Education Public Charter SchoolMiddle | 6–7 | 87 | 21.8 | In person |
| Learning Community Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleThe Learning Community Charter School | Pre-K–8 | 634 | 13.8 | In person |
| Soaring Heights Charter SchoolElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 272 | 17.0 | In person |
| The Ethical Community Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleThe Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct | Pre-K–8 | 357 | 22.3 | In person |
| University Academy Charter High SchoolHigh | 9–12 | 429 | 10.7 | In person |
About this Jersey City charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Jersey City
How many charter schools are in Jersey City, NJ?
Jersey City has 11 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 6,653 students across 11 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Jersey City?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Jersey City?
The data identifies 9 schools offering elementary grades, 10 offering middle grades, and 3 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Jersey City?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.