Excellent
#14 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 2% of private schools
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
School · Union City, NJ
A private school in Union City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
501 15TH ST, Union City, NJ 07087
- 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
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Where Miftaahul Uloom Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,369
Median home value
$446,800
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Rising Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 1.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Avenues the World SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miftaahul Uloom Academy is listed in Union City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy is a private school in Union City, NJ, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 534 private schools in NJ.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 07087)
- 66,375
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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