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#254 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 47% of private schools
Rising Star Academy
School · Union City, NJ
A private school in Union City, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4613 COTTAGE PL, Union City, NJ 07087
- 9.3:1 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
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Where Rising Star Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 0.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Miftaahul Uloom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 910 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rising Star Academy is listed in Union City, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy is a private school in Union City, NJ, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Star Academy
What grades does Rising Star Academy serve?
Rising Star Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rising Star Academy?
Rising Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Star Academy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rising Star Academy rank in NJ?
Rising Star Academy ranks #254 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Rising Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rising Star Academy a private school?
Yes, Rising Star 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 Rising Star Academy a religious school?
Rising Star Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 758-5590
- 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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