Best New Jersey Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 10,185 students in New Jersey.

Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Jersey are Princeton Charter School, The Gray Charter School and Soaring Heights Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Jersey blue ribbon public charter schools have an score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New Jersey (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Princeton Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
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100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575

Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #22.

The Gray Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
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55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661

Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Soaring Heights Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
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1 Romar Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 434-4800

Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #44.

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
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101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954

Gr: K-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #55.

Robert Treat Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
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443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811

Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

North Star Academy Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
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10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101

Gr: K-12 | 6,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton

Charter School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707

Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #88.

Pace Charter School Of Hamilton

Charter School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
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52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212

Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Jersey?

The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New Jersey include Princeton Charter School, The Gray Charter School and Soaring Heights Charter School.

How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Jersey?

8 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Jersey.

What is the racial composition of students in New Jersey?

New Jersey blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).