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#169 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 32% of private schools
Academy of Greatness and Excellence
School
441 N ST, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#169 of 534
In Teaneck
#3 of 7
public schools
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Academy of Greatness and Excellence
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About Academy of Greatness and Excellence
Academy of Greatness and Excellence is a private school in Teaneck, NJ. Academy of Greatness and Excellence serves approximately 431 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Academy of Greatness and Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Academy of Greatness and Excellence is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Academy of Greatness and Excellence compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Teaneck, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Academy of Greatness and Excellence (this school) | 6.9 |
| Teaneck Community Charter school | 8.7 |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Teaneck High School | 5.6 |
| Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School | 3.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 7.4 |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 8.0 |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | 6.2 |
| William Cullen Bryant School | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
441 N ST, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Academy of Greatness and Excellence may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bergen County Academies (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Hackensack), which scores notably higher. Another option is Teaneck Community Charter school (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Ridgefield Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Teaneck, see our Teaneck schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Community Charter school Teaneck | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School Teaneck | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Bogota Jr./Sr. High School Bogota | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Lillian M. Steen Bogota | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Bogota Middle School Bogota | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| HEICHAL HATORAH Teaneck | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Teaneck High School Teaneck | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Bergen County Academies Hackensack | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School Teaneck | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Hackensack Middle School Hackensack | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| E. Roy Bixby Bogota | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Teaneck | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL Teaneck | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Fairmount Hackensack | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC. Teaneck | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Teaneck | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Ridgefield Park | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| YCS GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL Hackensack | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07666 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,311
Median Home Value
$496,400
Median Rent
$1,850/mo
Population
41,499
College Educated
54.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
37.9
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|---|---|
| AN-NOOR ACADEMY Piscataway, NJ | 6.9 |
| BANCROFT SCHOOL MOUNT LAUREL Mount Laurel, NJ | 7.0 |
| PIONEER ACADEMY Wayne, NJ | 7.0 |
| HAWTHORNE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hawthorne, NJ | 6.8 |
| MOORESTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL Moorestown, NJ | 6.7 |
| GILL ST BERNARD S SCHOOL Gladstone, NJ | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Academy of Greatness and Excellence
What grades does Academy of Greatness and Excellence serve?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Greatness and Excellence?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Greatness and Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Greatness and Excellence is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of Greatness and Excellence rank in NJ?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence ranks #169 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Academy of Greatness and Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of Greatness and Excellence a private school?
Yes, Academy of Greatness and Excellence is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of Greatness and Excellence a religious school?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence has a Islamic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 229-0470
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