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Empowering Students. Supporting Educators. Strengthening Newark.
At Great Oaks Legacy, community means more than connection — it means opportunity. From personalized instruction to career development, we create an environment where students thrive and educators grow.
College & Career Prep
From Pre-K to high school graduation, our scholars build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in college and beyond.
STEM & Daily Tutoring
We offer hands-on STEM education, and Career Training Education courses. Our middle schoolers receive two hours of personalized tutoring daily.
Find Your GOLCS School
With seven campuses across Newark, there’s a Great Oaks Legacy school ready to support your family’s journey.
Teach at GOLCS
Join a mission-driven team where your impact matters — and where your career will grow alongside your students’.
AmeriCorps Fellowship
Our AmeriCorps Fellows provide two hours of personalized tutoring every day — supporting students and launching meaningful careers in education.
Results That Matter. The Griffin Impact.
Over $25 Million
in First-Year
College Scholarships
93%
High School Graduation Rate
76%
College Matriculation Rate
40% of graduates complete college - 3.5x the rate of peer communities
2,000+
Students Enrolled
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