Philip's Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8
Students: 639
Type: Charter
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 373:1
Certified Teachers: 92%
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness7/10
Community Reviews
I really struggled with the way dismissal was handled at this school. I am claustrophobic, and when over 100 people were trying to leave out of one single door, it became very overwhelming and uncomfortable for me. I tried to calmly explain this to the staff and asked if I could exit through another
Posted by a parent on 8/29/2025One thing I'll tell you is that I hated THIS SCHOOL!!! They are late for delivering news. The students are rude and bratty. And all the good reviews come from Central. I actually needed thaprey so bad! Don't waste your time here trying to cope with all of it.
Posted by a student on 4/1/2025By far, Philip’s Academy Charter School is second to none in all areas. There are no other schools in the Newark area like it. My 2 kids go here and this is why:Academically, my daughters are being challenged daily. And, they are held accountable for their learning. They are not just given paper cop
Posted by a parent on 2/9/2022I'm actually quite surprised that Philips Academy only ranked in at 6! This school is nothing short of amazing! I guess in terms of tests scores they may be outdone by North Star, who is very rigid as per some of my associates, who's children attend the school; but I'm really happy to know that my d
Posted by a parent on 2/16/2017Philip's Academy has everything that a young child need to enhance their ability to learn to further their career.
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Newark schools - Philip's Academy Charter School is located at 342 Central Avenue, Newark NJ 07103. Philip's Academy Charter School is in the Phillip's Academy Charter School. Philip's Academy Charter School is a Charter school that serves grade levels PK-8.
