Philip's Academy Charter School
Newark, NJ · Philip's Academy Charter School · Charter · Grades PK-8
829th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 37%· Stable
Philip's Academy Charter School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Philip's Academy Charter School 829th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 37th in 2025.
Philip's Academy Charter School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 407 students tested
Philip's Academy Charter School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 673 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.5% | 88.0% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 10.4% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Philip's Academy Charter School
Typical home value $402K in zip 07103 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Philip's Academy Charter School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Nelson Mandela Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.1 mi away990th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 48% - 1Sussex Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.3 mi away1,215th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 2McKinley Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,186th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 6Sir Isaac Newton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away650th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 2Roseville Community Charter SchoolRoseville Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,108th of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 21% - 1Thirteenth Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,255th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 11% - 2New Horizons Community Charter SchoolNew Horizons Community Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,131st of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Philip's Academy Charter School in?
Philip's Academy Charter School is part of the Philip's Academy Charter School district in Newark, New Jersey.
Is Philip's Academy Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Philip's Academy Charter School 829th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Philip's Academy Charter School?
Black 88%, Hispanic 10% (673 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Philip's Academy Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07103 is $402K 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.