For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,289 students in 07304, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 07304, NJ are Learning Community Charter School, Empowerment Academy Charter School and Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 07304 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 07304, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 07304, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 332-0900
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-10 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5300
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 07304, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 07304, NJ include Learning Community Charter School, Empowerment Academy Charter School and Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 07304?
3 public charter schools are located in 07304.
What is the racial composition of students in 07304?
07304 public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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