College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS)
Primary and Secondary EducationNew Jersey, United States201-500 Employees
College Achieve Public Schools (CAPS) is a K-12 public charter school network in New Jersey, operating across three regions: CAPS Central (Plainfield and North Plainfield), CAPS Paterson (the City of Paterson), and CAPS Asbury (Asbury Park and Neptune Township). The network comprises nine charter schools and serves roughly 3,500 students. CAPS has achieved notable academic results, including closing achievement gaps in several grades and outperforming New Jersey's state average in English Language Arts on the NJSLA. CAPS Central High School has performed well on Advanced Placement examinations. In September 2025, CAPS was recognized as a top charter management organization in English Language Arts, with CAPS Paterson ranked first and all CAPS campuses among the top five statewide.