Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (GOLCS) is a high-performing, tuition-free public charter school network serving students in Newark, New Jersey. With a mission rooted in the belief that all students can achieve college success, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum, extended school days, and a strong culture of character development. By focusing on individualized instruction and providing consistent support, GOLCS aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and professional life.

A hallmark of the Great Oaks model is its unique "tutor-corps" program, where students receive daily, small-group intensive tutoring from college graduates who are often early-career educators. This personalized instructional model allows the school to provide targeted academic intervention and mentorship that supplements traditional classroom teaching. Located at the Maiden Lane campus and across other sites in Newark, Great Oaks Legacy is deeply integrated into the community, striving to empower urban youth through a combination of academic excellence, data-driven instruction, and a college-going culture.