Paterson Charter School Round Table

The Paterson Charter School Roundtable (PCSR) is a collaborative nonprofit alliance dedicated to strengthening charter education in Paterson, NJ. Bringing together the leadership of seven high-performing charter schools, PCSR advances a unified agenda to enhance student success, secure sustainable growth, and influence education policy at the local and state levels.

"Educating Scholars, Empowering Families, and Uniting Schools"

What We Offer:
• Direct grants and technical assistance via the Paterson Charter School Fund (PCSF).
• Strategic advocacy and candidate support through the Paterson Children’s Action Fund (PCAF).
• Collaborative forums for school leaders to share best practices and tackle shared challenges.

Our Impact:
• Serving 6,839+ students across Paterson’s charter network.
• Outperforming district averages in graduation, proficiency, and postsecondary enrollment.
• Mobilizing community engagement to fill waitlists and expand charter seats.