North Star Academy Charter School
NEWARK, NJ · North Star Academy Charter School · Charter · Grades K-12
6th of 29 New Jersey schools statewide · better than 79%▼ Declining
North Star Academy Charter School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Star Academy Charter School 6th of 29 New Jersey schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
North Star Academy Charter School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 3,767 students tested
North Star Academy Charter School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 6,476 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.6% | 82.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 15.2% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 4.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.4 pts |
Homes near North Star Academy Charter School
Typical home value $409K in zip 07102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near North Star Academy Charter School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolMarion P. Thomas Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter23rd of 29
ELA 39% · Math 14% - 5Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolGreat Oaks Legacy Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter17th of 29
ELA 46% · Math 23% - –John F. Kennedy SchoolNewark Public School District · 1.5 mi away
- 4Gateway Academy Charter SchoolGateway Academy Charter School · 2.2 mi away · charter20th of 29
ELA 40% · Math 18% - 1Newark School of Fashion & DesignNewark Public School District · 2.2 mi away28th of 29
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 6TEAM Academy Charter SchoolTEAM Academy Charter School · 2.7 mi away · charter13th of 29
ELA 44% · Math 33% - –NJ Regional Day School - NewarkNewark Public School District · 3.3 mi away
- –Augusta Preschool AcademyIrvington Public School District · 3.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Star Academy Charter School in?
North Star Academy Charter School is part of the North Star Academy Charter School district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is North Star Academy Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Star Academy Charter School 6th of 29 New Jersey schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Star Academy Charter School?
Black 82%, Hispanic 15%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (6,476 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Star Academy Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07102 is $409K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.