For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,965 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 66% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), 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 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 08873, NJ Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,357 students
08873, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
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 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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