For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 531 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public charter school in West Side is Lead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Newark, NJ 07103
(862) 772-1724
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark, NJ include Lead Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Newark?
the neighborhood of West Side, Newark public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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