BelovED Community Charter

Located at 508 Grand Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, BelovED Community Charter operates as an open, independent charter district serving families within a vibrant, large city setting in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating a single academic facility, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 1,573 students, comprising 800 male and 773 female learners with remarkably even class sizes across every grade level. The district’s student body reflects a rich multicultural community, composed of 501 Hispanic, 401 Black, 347 White, 240 Asian, and 73 multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation.

To support its student body and K–12 programming, BelovED Community Charter functions as its own local education agency for federal programs and maintains a robust professional staffing context. The district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of 532 members, providing extensive classroom and operational support. This team includes 142 FTE teachers, 87.5 FTE instructional aides, and 302.5 FTE support staff, ensuring a high level of individualized attention, instructional assistance, and institutional infrastructure. Families, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district further can reach out at (201) 630-4700 or visit their official website at belovedccs.org.