Excellent
#14 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 2% of private schools
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
School
501 15TH ST, Union City, NJ 07087
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#14 of 534
In Union City
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy is a private school in Union City, NJ. Miftaahul Uloom Academy serves approximately 89 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Miftaahul Uloom Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 89 students, Miftaahul Uloom 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 4.5:1 students to teachers, Miftaahul Uloom Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Miftaahul Uloom 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 Miftaahul Uloom Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Union City, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Miftaahul Uloom Academy (this school) | 8.1 |
| Colin Powell Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Veterans' Memorial Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Emerson Middle School | 6.9 |
| Jose Marti STEM Academy | 8.7 |
| Sara M. Gilmore Academy | 8.4 |
| Hudson Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School | 8.5 |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education | 8.5 |
| Union City High School | 4.5 |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Union Hill Middle School | 6.7 |
| George Washington Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.3 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
501 15TH ST, Union City, NJ 07087
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Miftaahul Uloom Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. TESSA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Hoboken), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Jose Marti STEM Academy (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Thomas A Edison Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Union City, see our Union City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,369
Median Home Value
$446,800
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Population
66,375
College Educated
28.4%
Homeownership
20.4%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
21.3%
Median Age
37.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Miftaahul Uloom Academy
What grades does Miftaahul Uloom Academy serve?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Miftaahul Uloom Academy?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miftaahul Uloom Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Miftaahul Uloom Academy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Miftaahul Uloom Academy rank in NJ?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy ranks #14 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Miftaahul Uloom Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Miftaahul Uloom Academy a private school?
Yes, Miftaahul Uloom Academy 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 Miftaahul Uloom Academy a religious school?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 223-9920
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