Camden Street Elementary School

Located in Newark, N.J., Camden Street Elementary School offers classes from prekindergarten through grade four. The school enrolls more than 500 students and is governed by Newark Public Schools District. It offers a wide range of subjects, including English, math, science, history, social science, visual and performing arts, vocational education, world languages, physical education, and consumer, family and life skills. The school has a parent-teacher association and offers various student programs, such as Waterford early reading program, Reading Recovery, bilingual and mentoring program, and special education. Camden Street Elementary School also provides a variety of athletic programs, such as football, tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer and softball. It operates a cafeteria that offers breakfast and lunch services to the students. The school houses a fully equipped library, a media center and a computer lab.

BRICK Gateway Academy is a K-12 tuition-free public charter school located in Newark, dedicated to nurturing students and families through a culturally relevant education grounded in equity and opportunity. With a strong emphasis on building leadership, critical thinking, and community engagement, the academy seeks to empower students to thrive academically and personally while celebrating their unique identities. Committed to holistic development, BRICK Gateway Academy provides extensive support services and educational programs that include rigorous academics, internships, and extracurricular activities. The school's philosophy is rooted in the Ubuntu principles of interconnectedness and mutual support, fostering a nurturing community that values individual success in tandem with collective well-being. Generated from the website

History Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary! Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) received its charter in 1998 and opened in 1999 with 60 students in grades K-2. MPTCS was conceived by a group of committed Newark community activists and parents, under the direction of the late Rev. Dr. Charles E. Thomas, pastor emeritus of The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark. With a commitment of $1 million from New Hope, MPTCS opened its doors in a four classroom facility in the North Ward. Today, there are 540 students in grades K-8 operating out of two campuses. Grades K-4 at 370 S. 7th St., headed by Principal Dabney and a Middle School (Grades 5-8) at 308 S. 9th St, headed by Principal Gamble.