For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 728 students in East Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in East Orange, NJ are Pride Academy Charter School and East Orange Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Orange, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in East Orange have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in East Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pride Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-3200
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
East Orange Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Washington Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 996-0400
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 996-0400
Grades: K-4
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in East Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in East Orange, NJ include Pride Academy Charter School and East Orange Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in East Orange?
2 public charter schools are located in East Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in East Orange?
East Orange 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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