For the 2025 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 9,912 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 Central Jersey College Prep 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 average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
The Gray Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Liberty Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 824-6661
Grades: K-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #44.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Classical Academy Charter School Of Clifton
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 278-7707
Grades: 5-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Treat Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Clifton Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-8811
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #77.
North Star Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-0101
Grades: K-12
| 6,476 students
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 Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New Jersey?
7 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).
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