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Bright Start Academy
Elementary School
366 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07011
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bright Start Academy
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About Bright Start Academy
Bright Start Academy is a private elementary school in Clifton, NJ. Bright Start Academy serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Bright Start Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.9:1 students to teachers, Bright Start Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bright Start Academy 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 Bright Start Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Clifton, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bright Start Academy (this school) | — |
| School #17 | 5.6 |
| School #12 | 7.2 |
| School #15 | 6.9 |
| School #11 | 6.4 |
| School #3 | 6.8 |
| School #1 | 6.5 |
| School #13 | 6.6 |
| School #4 | 7.4 |
| School #2 | 6.7 |
| School #14 | 6.3 |
| School #5 | 7.8 |
| School #9 | 8.6 |
| School #16 | 8.8 |
| School #8 | 3.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Address
- 366 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07011
- Phone
- (973) 272-6072
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in NJ aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
366 CLIFTON AVE, Clifton, NJ 07011
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bright Start Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School #12 (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away). Another option is School #15 (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away). Additionally, Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Passaic). For more schools in Clifton, see our Clifton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NJEDDA HIGH SCHOOL Clifton | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Classical Academy Charter School of Clifton Clifton | 0.2 mi | 3.8 |
| School #15 Clifton | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19 Passaic | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| School #17 Clifton | 0.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 Passaic | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| School #12 Clifton | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| School #11 Clifton | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Christopher Columbus Middle School Clifton | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| NJEDDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Clifton | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| School #1 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Passaic | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| School #3 Clifton | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| William B. Cruise Memorial School No. 11 Passaic | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI - CLIFTON Clifton | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Hope Academy Passaic | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| NEW HOPE SCHOOL Clifton | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Sonia Sotomayor School #21 Passaic | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| School #13 Clifton | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 Passaic | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07011 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,589
Median Home Value
$403,200
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
Population
38,817
College Educated
22.5%
Homeownership
45.2%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bright Start Academy
What grades does Bright Start Academy serve?
Bright Start Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Bright Start Academy?
Bright Start Academy has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Start Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Start Academy is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bright Start Academy a private school?
Yes, Bright Start Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bright Start Academy a religious school?
No, Bright Start Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 23
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 272-6072
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