Newark: Schools & Education
89 public schools serve Newark. North Star Academy Charter School is the largest at 6,352 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 69,270 students.
- ~2,926 residents per school (vs New Jersey ~396).
K-12 Schools
106 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,926 residents per school. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
Schools (106)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Achieve Community Charter Scho, Discovery Charter School, ESSEX CO JDC, Essex County Schools of Techno, Gray Charter School |
| School Districts · Total count | 23 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 89 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 59,713 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 3,816 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 17 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 48,306 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 80.9% |
| Schools Count | 89 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (7)
Colleges (5)
| Nearest College · Name | Fortis Institute-Wayne |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Wayne |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9738371818204 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Newark Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 5 Washington Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (201) 733-7800 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 07101 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3004 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 9 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (9)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 142 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 15 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12