MARIA VARISCO ROGERS CHARTER SCHOOL

Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 551 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School (MVRCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the North Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates with a mission focused on fostering academic excellence through a rigorous, standards-based curriculum. MVRCS places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to holistic education, balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment activities and social-emotional learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured academic atmosphere, MVRCS seeks to address the unique needs of each student. As a charter institution, it functions independently within the Newark school landscape while remaining accountable to state educational benchmarks, consistently striving to close achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for the diverse student population it serves.

For more information, contact Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School at (973) 481-9001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.