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#254 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 47% of private schools
Rising Star Academy
School
4613 COTTAGE PL, Union City, NJ 07087
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#254 of 534
In Union City
#3 of 3
public schools
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Rising Star Academy
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About Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy is a private school in Union City, NJ. Rising Star Academy serves approximately 216 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Rising Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Rising Star Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Rising Star 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 Rising Star Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Union City, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rising Star Academy (this school) | 6.5 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.3 |
| George Washington Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Union Hill Middle School | 6.7 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Union City High School | 4.5 |
| Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education | 8.5 |
| Jose Marti STEM Academy | 8.7 |
| Emerson Middle School | 6.9 |
| Hudson Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Sara M. Gilmore Academy | 8.4 |
| Colin Powell Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Veterans' Memorial Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School | 8.5 |
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
4613 COTTAGE PL, Union City, NJ 07087
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rising Star Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Theodore Roosevelt School (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Weehawken), which scores notably higher. Another option is Public School Number Two (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby West New York), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jefferson Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Union City, see our Union City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Union City | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Robert Menendez Elementary School West New York | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| George Washington Elementary School Union City | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Union Hill Middle School Union City | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Early Childhood School West New York | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Public School Number Five West New York | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Franklin Elementary School N. Bergen | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Weehawken High School Weehawken | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Theodore Roosevelt School Weehawken | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Public School Number Two West New York | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Jefferson Elementary School Union City | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| West New York Middle School West New York | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Memorial High School West New York | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Public School Number One West New York | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Daniel Webster School Weehawken | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School North Bergen | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Robert Waters Elementary School Union City | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| McKinley Elementary School North Bergen | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Union City High School Union City | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Harry L Bain West New York | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood 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 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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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