For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,009 students in 08873, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08873, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 08873 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08873, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 08873, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
08873, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 08873, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08873, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 08873?
2 public charter schools are located in 08873.
What is the racial composition of students in 08873?
08873 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.