Philip’s Academy Newark is a school district located in the University Heights section of Newark, New Jersey. There are two buildings as part of the school district, with the lower elementary building being located within University Heights. The school district serves about 500 students in grades pre-kindergarten to eighth. Students at Philip’s Academy are required to wear a uniform which is different for boys and girls in the lower elementary school. Girls wear a plaid jumper, grey pants and a white collared shirt, while boys wear grey pants, ties, and white collared shirts.
The elementary school includes students in grades pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. Students at Philip’s Academy are part of classes with a student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1. In addition to academics, the school offers extracurricular activities like the Disney Junior club, which puts on performances throughout the school year. Philip’s Academy is a very active participant in community events as well, with school sponsored events like Slam Dunk the Junk and appliance recycling programs. OUtside of the classroom, students are often invited to local organizations like the Step Team, ice skating and much more. The school has been serving students since it opened its doors in 1988, recently celebrating its 35th year.
Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
124 Madison Ave,
Paterson, NJ
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Yasmeen Sampson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
373:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Black
88.4%
Hispanic
10%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/7/2019
The school was great 3 yrs ago but for the 2018-2019 the school has went down hill my kid says the lunch is nasty mow the teachers talk to the kids however they want and my child barely gets homework i stopped recommending this school
GreatSchools Reviews
4/1/2025
One 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.
2/9/2022
By 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...
2/16/2017
I'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...
4/18/2014
Philip's Academy has everything that a young child need to enhance their ability to learn to further their career.
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Map
About University Heights
List Price Range
$222K - $594K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$401,795
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
80%
Household Income
$57,572
% of College Grads
35%
Median Age
27
Average House Size
1,963 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
95.5%
Homes for Sale
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- 3 Baths
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Homes for Rent
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- 1,480 Sq Ft
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