SY21-22 COVID Plans COVID-19 Updates Board Compliance DEI Commitment Find a School School Tours Careers ENROLL YOUR CHILD TODAY Applications Open for 2022-23 We are accepting applications in grades K-12 for the 2022-23 school year APPLY TODAY Applications for SY22-23 Now Open North Star Academy is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school, and is open to all residents of Newark, NJ. Families can enroll their child through Newark Enrolls, a universal enrollment system for all Newark public schools. As a free public school open to all students, North Star does not collect application fees, and does not consider test scores, student grades, or any other information for enrollment. We are not a magnet school or private school. We are an exceptional public charter school, serving all students of all abilities. Application Process Remember to list North Star Academy as your top choice on the application! North Star Academy is a tuition-free public school. Newark families enroll in all public schools, including North Star Academy, through a universal enrollment system called Newark Enrolls. Families who accept enrollment with North Star Academy will be placed at one of our 14 schools. Find the nearest North Star school in your neighborhood. Eligibility North Star Academy is open to all residents of Newark, New Jersey. Children entering Kindergarten must turn five on or before October 1 of their enrollment year. Discover what it means to be an Uncommon student. LEARN MORE Enrollment FAQs General Enrollment Questions How much does North Star Academy cost? Who is eligible to attend North Star Academy? How can I submit an application? How does 'sibling preference' work? Can I select which campus my child will attend? Are there academic requirements to attend North Star Academy? Does North Star Academy accept special education (SPED) students? How can I learn more about North Star Academy? How can I contact the 'Newark Enrolls' team? Questions About the Waitlist Who is added to the waitlist? How are the waitlists ordered? Who manages the waitlist? What is my waitlist number? When are students called off the waitlist to enroll? How soon will my child be selected from the waitlist? My child is on the waitlist and hasn't been called to enroll. Do I need to reapply every year? Is there "sibling preference" on the waitlist? Why are siblings bumped to the top of the list? Newark Enrolls What is 'Newark Enrolls'? How do I apply to North Star Academy? What are the benefits of 'Newark Enrolls'? How are students matched to schools? Contact Information North Star Academy Newark Enrolls UNCOMMON HOME ENROLL ABOUT US CAMPUSES RESULTS CAREERS CONTACT WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL? DONATE