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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.
Our Stories
Hear directly from our scholars, teachers, and families about what makes the GOLCS experience so powerful.
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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