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Newark Board of Education District Schools are schools operated by the Newark Board of Education. Within the district there are over 65 schools and a variety of different school models to choose from.

Neighborhood District Schools: District schools open to all Newark residents, where students from the school’s neighborhood are prioritized for enrollment.

Magnet High Schools: Selective high schools that consider grades, test scores, and other factors.

Specialized High Schools: Selective high schools that consider grades, test scores, and other factors and have a specific content focus (e.g. Data Science or Fashion)

Special Education Schools: Schools that focus on serving students with particular needs based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Public charter schools are free, public schools that are open to all students. Newark charter schools are authorized and accountable to the New Jersey Department of Education and operated independently by non-profit organizations.

Essex County Schools of Technology is a district that serves all of Essex County with three high school options. The district provides a college-preparatory academic program culminating in Advanced Placement coursework as well as a competitive Career and Technical Educational program.

Pre-K Providers are free, public Pre-K sites that are operated by non-profit organizations and partner with the Newark Board of Education to provide more Pre-K options to Newark families.

Private schools are schools operated by a private organization or a religious organization without financial support from state or local government. Generally, students pay tuition to attend private schools though scholarships may be available. Private schools may have admissions criteria such as grades, test scores, or interviews.